ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV / Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (83DE0005US)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MV: GU605MV-QP176X: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (100 W), 32 GB LPDDR5X, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz IPS-level display. The OLED QR versions, GU605MI (RTX 4070), GU605MY (RTX 4090) and the AMD-based GA605 are separate models.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (83DE0005US): 83DE0005US: Intel Core i9-14900HX, GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12 GB (175 W TGP), 16-inch WQXGA 240 Hz IPS display, 1 × 16 GB DDR5-5600, 2 × 1 TB SSD, 99.9 Wh battery, Windows 11 Home. Lenovo lists the announce date as 22 January 2024. The RTX 4090 83DE0008US/0009US/000AUS and the 2025 Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 are separate configurations; MTMs outside the US can differ in memory, SSD and battery.

SpecificationASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GU605MVLenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (83DE0005US)
Release year20242024
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 185H; 16 cores, 22 threads, 2.3 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 11 TOPS)

The NPU is a separate unit for running AI tasks at low power. Intel lists 45 W base and 115 W maximum turbo power for this processor.

ASUS		Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 32 threads; P-core 2.2/5.8 GHz, E-core 1.6/4.1 GHz; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel HM770 chipset Lenovo
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 1940 MHz at 100 W (85 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost)

Because of the thin chassis, the power limit is lower than in thicker gaming laptops that run the same GPU at up to 140 W, which can mean lower frame rates under load. The GPU is soldered.

ASUS		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, 12 GB GDDR6; 2280 MHz boost clock, 175 W TGP, 542 AI TOPS

175 W is the highest total graphics power Lenovo allows in this model; going above NVIDIA’s 60–150 W base range for the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU relies on Dynamic Boost 2.0. The desktop RTX 4080 is a different product.

Lenovo
DisplayROG Nebula: 16-inch 2.5K (2560 × 1600) 16:10, IPS-level, anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR); 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated

This QP version uses an IPS-level panel; the QR-coded versions have a 0.2 ms OLED panel.

ASUS		16-inch WQXGA (2560 × 1600) IPS, non-touch, 500 nits, anti-glare, 16:10, 1200:1, 100% DCI-P3, 240 Hz; DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, X-Rite factory calibration

DisplayHDR 400 is VESA’s entry-level HDR tier; it does not require local dimming, so HDR looks less striking than on OLED or Mini LED. 240 Hz and G-SYNC give smooth, tear-free motion in fast games. Lenovo notes that “IPS” may also cover similar panel types such as PLS, ADS and AHVA.

Lenovo
Graphics switchingMUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus ASUS—
Memory32 GB LPDDR5X-7467 soldered on board; not upgradeable

ASUS states there is no memory slot in this configuration; capacity must be chosen at purchase.

ASUS		1 × 16 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; two slots, dual-channel capable; up to 32 GB in Lenovo’s offering

This configuration ships with a single module, so memory runs single-channel until a matching module is added to the second slot. Lenovo’s 32 GB limit is based on the modules it has tested.

Lenovo
Storage2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots

The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD.

ASUS		2 × 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD; two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots (both used)

PCIe 4.0 x4 allows up to 8 GB/s in theory; real speed depends on the SSD. There is no card reader.

Lenovo
Ports1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD card reader (UHS-II, 312 MB/s), 3.5 mm audio jack; XG Mobile GC34 support

Both USB‑C ports accept charging. There is no wired network (RJ45) port. XG Mobile GC34 is ASUS’s external graphics enclosure.

ASUS		1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbit/s (DisplayPort 1.4), 1 × USB-C 10 Gbit/s (Lenovo PD 140 W, DisplayPort 1.4), 4 × USB-A 5 Gbit/s (one Always On), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60 Hz), 1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio

140 W charging over USB-C needs Lenovo’s own adapter; other adapters may deliver less. Up to four independent displays including the internal one are supported; Lenovo lists up to 4K/60 Hz for external outputs. Ethernet is 1 Gbit/s, not 2.5G, and supports Wake-on-LAN.

Lenovo
WirelessWi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUSIntel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i, 802.11ax 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.3 Lenovo
Keyboard, camera and audioSingle-zone RGB backlit keyboard; 1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello; 4 speakers (2 force-cancelling woofers + 2 tweeters), Dolby Atmos, 3 microphones; Slash Lighting on the lid

The IR camera allows Windows sign-in with face recognition. Slash Lighting is the programmable LED strip on the lid.

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Battery and power90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 200 W adapter with rectangular connector; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter

USB‑C charging works, but full performance needs the 200 W adapter. ASUS says included adapters vary by country and model.

ASUS		99.9 Wh lithium-ion, Super Rapid Charge; 330 W slim-tip GaN adapter

Lenovo says Super Rapid Charge reaches 30% in 10 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes. 99.9 Wh sits just under the usual airline battery limit. Lenovo quotes 10.4 hours of 1080p video playback at 150 nits.

Lenovo
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro; firmware TPM ASUSWindows 11 Home Lenovo
Size and weight35.4 × 24.6 cm footprint; 1.85 kg

ASUS gives the thickness as 1.49–1.72 cm depending on version.

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Keyboard and touchpad—6-row with numeric keypad, 1.5 mm key travel; per-key RGB backlight; 75 × 120 mm buttonless Mylar surface, Precision TouchPad Lenovo
Audio and camera—HARMAN stereo speakers (2 W × 2, super linear), Nahimic Audio, smart amplifier; dual microphones; FHD 1080p camera with electronic shutter (E-shutter) Lenovo
Cooling—Hybrid cooling: air cooling + liquid-metal thermal interface

Liquid metal transfers heat between the chip and cooler more efficiently than standard paste, which makes servicing more delicate.

Lenovo
Security—Firmware TPM 2.0, BIOS passwords, self-healing BIOS, camera E-shutter; no fingerprint reader Lenovo
Chassis, size and weight—Aluminium top and bottom, anodised, Eclipse Black; 363.5 × 262.1 × 21.95–25.9 mm; about 2.62 kg Lenovo