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Lenovo Legion 5 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5060)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GB

  • 1,900 g.
  • 15.1 inch screen.
  • 165 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
KSh 265,000Out of Stock
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ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

ASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

  • 2,650 g.
  • Screen: 2560 × 1600 (2.5K).
  • 240 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Intel Core i9-14900HX processor.
  • Storage: PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
KSh 250,000Out of Stock

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Lenovo Legion 5i, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Lenovo Legion 5 if you want an OLED display and a lighter build (about 1.9 kg). Choose the ASUS ROG Strix G16 if you want a larger 90 Wh battery, more memory (32 GB RAM) and a smoother 240 Hz display.

Weight

Lenovo Legion 5
1.9 kg
ASUS ROG Strix G16
2.65 kg

Display

Lenovo Legion 5
2560 x 1600
ASUS ROG Strix G16
2560 × 1600 (2.5K)

Refresh

Lenovo Legion 5
165 Hz display refresh rate
ASUS ROG Strix G16
240 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Lenovo Legion 5
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics
ASUS ROG Strix G16
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphics

Storage

Lenovo Legion 5
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
ASUS ROG Strix G16
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion 5

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Lighter: about 1.9 kg (vs about 2.65 kg).

ASUS ROG Strix G16

  • Larger battery: 90 Wh (vs 60 Wh).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 24 GB).
  • Smoother 240 Hz display (vs 165 Hz).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 15.1-inch).
  • Faster data transfer: 10 Gbps (vs 5 Gbps).

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PriorityLenovo Legion 5ASUS ROG Strix G16
PerformanceIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5070 graphicsIntel Core i9-14900HX processor, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU graphics
Memory24 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage1 TB storage1 TB storage
Display15.1-inch OLED display, 165 Hz16-inch LCD display, 240 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 3.1 hours per charge90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
WeightAbout 1.9 kgAbout 2.65 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
BrandLenovoASUS
ModelLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR
Announced20252025
Form FactorClamshellGaming laptop
ColorEclipse blackEclipse Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
DimensionsOLED model: 344.9 × 255.35 × 19.95–21.54 mm354 × 264 × 22.6–30.4 mm
WeightStarting at 1.9 kg for OLED modelStarting at 2.65 kg
Build MaterialsPlastic chassisAluminium lid; reinforced polymer chassis

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Display Size15.1 inches16-inch
Display TypeOLEDIPS-level ROG Nebula anti-glare
Resolution2560 x 16002560 × 1600 (2.5K)
Refresh Rate165Hz240 Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
TouchscreenNoNo
Display Features—16:10, 100% DCI-P3, 3 ms, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, ACR

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXIntel Core i9-14900HX
CPU24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 32 threads, up to 5.8GHz24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 32 threads; up to 5.8 GHz; 36 MB cache
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Graphics Memory8GB GDDR78 GB GDDR7
RAM TypeDDR5-5600DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage TypePCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
RAM24GB32 GB
Storage1TB1 TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Battery60 Wh or 80 Wh lithium-ion, depending on configuration90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion
Battery LifeLenovo tests: 60 Wh models up to 3.1 hours MobileMark 30 or 6.1 hours video; 80 Wh models up to 4.2 hours MobileMark 30 or 9 hours videoVaries by gaming workload and configuration
ChargingRapid ChargeUSB-C Power Delivery and fast charging supported
Power Adapter170 W or 245 W slim-tip adapter, depending on configuration280 W AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2×2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetGigabit Ethernet, RJ-452.5G Ethernet (RJ-45)

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Webcam720p HD or 5 MP with E-shutter, depending on configuration1080p FHD IR webcam for Windows Hello
Speakers2 × 2 W stereo speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier
MicrophonesDual microphone arrayBuilt-in 3-microphone array
Audio FeaturesHARMAN audio; Nahimic enhancementDolby Atmos; Smart Amplifier; AI noise cancellation; Hi-Res Audio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
Keyboard24-zone RGB keyboardPer-key RGB chiclet gaming keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesPer-key RGB with Aura Sync
TrackpadMylar Precision Touchpad, 75 × 120 mmPrecision multi-touch touchpad
Fingerprint ReaderNoNo; Windows Hello face authentication
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
USB-A3 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one Always On2 × USB-A 10 Gbps
USB-C2 × USB-C 10 Gbps; one with 95–100 W PD and DisplayPort 2.1, one with DisplayPort 1.42 × USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
Thunderbolt / USB4No; USB-C 10 Gbps portsThunderbolt 4 / USB4 supported
HDMIHDMI 2.1; up to 8K at 60 HzHDMI 2.1 FRL
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1 / 1.4 over USB-CDisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt
Memory Card ReaderNo card readerNo
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo3.5 mm combo audio jack
Other PortsSlim-tip power connectorRJ-45 Ethernet; DC input

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
SecurityFirmware TPM 2.0; camera E-shutterFirmware TPM; Windows Hello IR camera
Special FeaturesLenovo AI Engine / gaming performance featuresMUX Switch; Advanced Optimus; Aura Sync
Cooling—Vapor chamber, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB
LaptopLenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, RTX 5070 8GBASUS ROG Strix G16 – Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 8GB

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both run Windows 11 Home.
  • Both offer 1 TB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose ASUS ROG Strix G16 for more memory and a larger battery; Lenovo Legion 5 offers an OLED screen and RTX 5070 graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5For Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBApple MacBook Pro 14-inch, M5View product ↗HP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBFor Lenovo Legion 5, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBHP OMEN Slim 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 8GBView product ↗

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