Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 10) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Intel Core i9-14900HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 15.1-inch vs 16-inch screens, 1.9 vs 2.65 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale, seen from above. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Legion 5i (Gen 10) | ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | ₹2,59,990 (Core Ultra 9, May 2025) / ₹1,69,990 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32GB, 1TB) |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Model Numbers | Legion 5 15IRX10 (machine type 83LY) | G615 (G615JH, G615JHR, G615JM, G615JMR, G615JPR, G615LH, G615LM, G615LP, G615LR, G615LW) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 344.9 x 255.35 x 21.54 mm (OLED); 344.9 x 255.35 x 23.99 mm (IPS) | 354 x 268 x 22.8 to 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 21.54 mm (OLED), 23.99 mm (IPS) | 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (OLED), 2.1 kg (IPS) | 2.65 kg |
| Build | Aluminium lid with PC-ABS base (OLED models); PC-ABS lid and base (IPS models) | No info |
| Colours | Eclipse Black | Eclipse Gray, Volt Green |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.1-inch OLED or 15.3-inch IPS | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (200 ppi, 15.1-inch OLED) / 1920 x 1200 (148 ppi, 15.3-inch IPS) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) / 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) |
| Panel | OLED (glossy, DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision) or IPS (anti-glare), 16:10, X-Rite calibrated | IPS-level, anti-glare, ROG Nebula Display (2.5K), Pantone Validated |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz (2.5K, up to 300 Hz on some India SKUs) / 165 Hz (FHD+), G-Sync, 3 ms |
| Brightness | 500 nits SDR, 1000 nits peak HDR (OLED); 300 nits (IPS) | 500 nits (2.5K) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED), 100% sRGB (IPS) | 100% DCI-P3 (2.5K) / 100% sRGB (FHD+) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-13650HX, i7-14700HX, i9-14900HX (i7-13645HX in some markets) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core i9-14900HX / Core i7-14650HX / Core i5-13450HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB / RTX 5060 8GB / RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 (all 115W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 / 5060 / 5070 (8 GB GDDR7, 115 W) / RTX 5070 Ti (12 GB, 140 W) / RTX 5080 (16 GB, 175 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | None (Lenovo LA1 AI chip) | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS (Core Ultra models) |
| RAM | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600, up to 32 GB (2x SODIMM) | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB DDR5-5600, 2x SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | 1 TB / 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 80 Wh (60 Wh in some markets) | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours local 1080p video playback (80 Wh) | No info |
| Charger | 245W slim tip adapter (170W in some markets) | 280 W adapter (380 W on RTX 5080), USB-C power delivery supported |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Ports | 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95 to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5 mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, RJ45 LAN, 3.5 mm combo jack; RTX 5080 SKUs: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps) and 2.5G LAN |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (OLED models), Wi-Fi 6 (IPS models) | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 (Wi-Fi 7 models), 5.2 (Wi-Fi 6 models) | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 5 MP (OLED models) or 720p HD, with E-shutter | 1080p FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) |
| Audio | 2x 2W stereo speakers, audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio, dual-array microphones | 2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res (headphone), array mic with AI noise canceling |
| Keyboard | Full size with numeric keypad, Copilot key, 1.6 mm travel, 24-zone RGB or white backlight | Backlit chiclet, per-key RGB (4-zone RGB on India SKUs), NumberPad on touchpad, Copilot key |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, webcam E-shutter (no fingerprint reader) | IR camera (Windows Hello), Firmware TPM, BIOS passwords |
| Notable Features | 15.1-inch OLED option, Super Rapid Charge (70% in 30 min), Lenovo LA1 AI chip, up to 4 displays, upgradeable SODIMM RAM | MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync, Aura Sync light bar, user-upgradeable RAM and dual M.2 slots |