Lenovo Legion 5 15″ (83EQ005UUK) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 5 15″ is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix G16 has a superior graphics card.
- Legion 5 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- ROG Strix G16 features a bigger display. For portability Legion 5 is lighter.
- Legion 5 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 5 15″ (83EQ005UUK)
ASUS ROG Strix G16
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5 15″ (83EQ005UUK) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 Series | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | Full HD Plus (2160 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg) | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 12.77 x 8.42 x 0.7 inches | |
| (32.43 x 21.38 x 1.79 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 31, 2025 | April 18, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,169.00 | $3,199.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,169.00 | $3,199.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Lenovo Legion 5 15″ / ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 5 15″ (83EQ005UUK) summary
Lenovo Legion 5 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU which is lackluster for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 15-inch 165 Hz display. Your 8000gb SSD storage is a great amount. Lenovo Legion 5 is very lightweight at only 3.02 lbs (1.37 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 15.3" 165Hz WQXGA 2560x1600 Gaming Laptop, 8-Core AMD Ryzen 7 250, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 8GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5, 8TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 RGB Backlit KB 5.0MP, Win11 Home w/ONT 32GB USB
Powerful AMD Ryzen 7 250 8-Core (Base Clock 3.3GHz, Up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 16MB L3 Cache)
Upgraded to 64GB DDR5 SDRAM 5600 MHz | 8TB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home
Brilliant 15.3" 165Hz WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 1000 nits, 100% DCI-P3, 165Hz, G-SYNC, DisplayHDR, True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR6, 5.0MP Camera and integrated digital microphone
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4; 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. 2x USB Type-C support Power Delivery / DisplayPort, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support Always On / 5Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A support 5Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; 1x RJ-45 LAN, 1x Rectangle plug Power Jack
Full-size Single-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; Speakers 2Wx2; 80Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery (Up to 8hours non-gaming battery life); 13.54 x 9.63 x 0.79 inches, 4.12 lbs; Eclipse Black / black Color; 245W AC Adapter, ONT 32GB USB Drive
ASIN: B0D7MLLWJ8
ASUS ROG Strix G16 summary
ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a reasonably priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card which is passable for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a passable AMD CPU, but enough RAM for its price. Your 4000gb SSD storage is an impressive amount. Only Full HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16-inch 165 Hz screen. It is quite bulky at 10 lbs (4.54 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD+ 165Hz Gaming Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB DDR5, 5TB Storage (4TB SSD+1TB Docking Station Set), RGB Backlit Keyboard, Win 11, Gray
【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from SnowBell, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.【16" FHD+ 165Hz Display】Delivers fluid motion and clear visuals, ensuring fast-paced scenes remain sharp and responsive for gaming and daily use.
【AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor】Built for intensive performance, this powerful processor handles demanding games and heavy workloads with fast responsiveness and smooth multitasking.
【64GB DDR5 RAM】Plenty of high bandwidth to run multiple programs simultaneously without any slowdowns.【4TB PCIe SSD】Massive storage space for your files, applications, and multimedia content, providing fast and reliable data access.
【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Graphics】Advanced graphics technology delivers lifelike lighting and enhanced detail, providing smooth performance for immersive gaming and creative workloads.【4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard】Enhances your gaming experience by providing visual cues and immersive lighting effects.
【Windows 11 Home】【Dimensions & Weight】13.94"x10.39"x0.89", 5.51 lbs.【Ports】2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x Audio jack. Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth.【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 1TB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.
ASIN: B0GT4C71DW