ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 dominates with its cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, double the RAM (32GB vs 16GB), and a spectacular 240Hz OLED display versus the Lenovo's 120Hz IPS panel. Picture quality favors ASUS dramatically with 500 nits brightness and OLED color accuracy for creative work and gaming. Storage advantage goes to ASUS with 1TB expandable SSD compared to Lenovo's fixed 512GB. Lenovo counters with slightly better battery life (12 vs 10 hours) and costs $1100 less, making it compelling for productivity-focused buyers. However, ASUS's superior specs across performance, display quality, and upgradeability justify the premium for professionals, content creators, and enthusiasts. For pure value, Lenovo wins; for capabilities, ASUS is the clear choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) if…
- →Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- →Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- →Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
Buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" if…
- →2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- →Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- →75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605)
Pros
- Gorgeous 240Hz OLED display with deep blacks
- Sleek, thin chassis for a 16-inch gaming laptop
- Powerful RTX 40-series GPU options
- Premium CNC aluminum build quality
- MUX Switch and Advanced Optimus support
Cons
- Expensive base configuration
- Battery life modest under load
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16"
Pros
- 2.5K 120Hz display is exceptional for a sub-$900 laptop
- Ryzen 7 8845HS with Ryzen AI for local AI processing
- 75 Wh battery delivers genuine all-day use for productivity
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader — no dongles needed
- 16-inch display is ideal for split-screen multitasking
Cons
- 350-nit brightness is dim for outdoor use
- No Thunderbolt — USB-C only for charging and peripherals
- 4.41 lbs is heavier than ultrabook competitors
- No discrete GPU option for light gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024, GU605) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.85 kg | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354 x 246 x 16.4 mm | 14.06 x 9.99 x 0.68 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED ROG Nebula, 16:10 | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 350 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 8 cores / 16 threads |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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