ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1
Between the ROG Strix G16 (2025) and ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1, the ROG Strix G16 (2025) comes out ahead in cpu cores and refresh rate, while the ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 wins on claimed battery life and weight. Overall, the ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 80.9 and the ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 scores 59.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Strix G16 (2025) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ROG Strix G16 (2025) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are cpu cores, refresh rate, battery, among others.
Pick the ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, weight, thunderbolt ports, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Strix G16 (2025) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins
- ▲CPU cores — 200.00% more. 24 vs 8.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 63.64% more. 90 Wh vs 55 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 14.29% more. 16 " vs 14 ".
Why Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 55.56% more. 14 h vs 9 h.
- ▲Weight — 1.23 kg less. 1.27 vs 2.5.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.27 kglead |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 13.8 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 16 "lead | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU cores | 24lead | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Whlead | 55 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 9 h | 14 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 1 | 2lead |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1?+
ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 claims up to 14 hours — 9h vs 14h.
Which is lighter, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1?+
ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 is lighter at 1.27 kg vs 2.5 kg.
Which has an OLED display, ROG Strix G16 (2025) or ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1?+
ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 has an OLED display; ROG Strix G16 (2025) uses IPS.
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