HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ is hands-down winner and a better deal.
- For performance ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a bit better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 with Windows.
- For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey has a lot better graphics card.
- ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey is lighter and smaller in size.
- 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey has a bigger SSD.
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Compare specifications
| HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090) | Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.08 lbs (1.85 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 9.69 x 0.65 inches | 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches |
| (35.41 x 24.61 x 1.65 cm) | (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 17, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $9,079.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $9,079.00 | $5,099.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
Compare HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey / Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090) summary
HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey is a reasonably priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is very good well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM overall for its price. Your 2x 8000gb SSD storage is an outstanding amount. Only WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16″ 240 Hz monitor. It is very lightweight at only 4.08 lbs (1.85 kg).
HIDevolution [2025] ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX [Grey] 16" WQXGA 240Hz OLED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5090, 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 2 x 8 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Intel Core Arrow Lake Ultra 9-285H 16 Core - 16 Thread Processor, 2.7 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz), 24 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 w/ 24 GB GDDR7
HIDevolution upgrades the 16" 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 240Hz OLED Display Gaming Laptop with stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature
HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times
32 GB LPDDR5X 7467 dual channel on board system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.
ASIN: B0FTT8DBWD
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg). 3.2K resolution is reasonable for the 16″ 120 Hz display. The 4000gb SSD storage is ok.
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch 600nits, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.90 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM2) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), Tandem OLED, Touch, HDR 600, 100%DCI-P3, 1500 nits (HDR Peak)/600 nits (SDR Typical), VRR 40-120Hz Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.84 kg (4.06 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HGC6JTZQ