Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ is hands-down better laptop but ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a bit better deal.
- For performance ROG Strix G16 has a lot better performing processor. ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 contains more memory.
- ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 comes with Windows and ROG Strix G16 with Windows 11 Pro.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix G16 has a better performing graphics card.
- ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (3.2K).
- For carrying ROG Strix G16 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ROG Strix G16 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches | 14 x 10.5 x 1.4 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm) | (35.56 x 26.67 x 3.56 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 27, 2026 | August 29, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,019.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,099.00 | $5,019.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ (21UG)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614)
Compare Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 16″ / ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs other laptops:
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
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614) summary
ASUS ROG Strix G16 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card which is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is not the best for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. Your 8000gb SSD storage is passable. It is lightweight at only 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop 16" 165Hz IPS FHD Nebula, Ryzen 9 32GB/8TB | 16-Core Ryzen 9 8940HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB, ROG Nebula Display, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6E, 90WH Batt, W11P, w/DKZ USB Hub
16.0" IPS WUXGA (1920x1200) 165Hz Display; 802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.3, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
Zen 4 Gen Ryzen 9 8940HX 2.40GHz Processor (upto 5.3 GHz, 64MB Cache, 16-Cores, 32-Threads, ); GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready
32GB DDR5 SODIMM; 280W PSU, No, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Eclipse Gray Color
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
[Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0FKPS3Q9J