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Updated June 23, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a strong contender with its high-speed processor and superior graphics card, making it ideal for engineering tasks and gaming, though it comes at a higher price point. Its excellent display with a high refresh rate and color accuracy is a plus for creative professionals and gamers alike. However, if you're looking for a more cost-effective solution without sacrificing too much on performance, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) offers similar RAM and storage capacities, and while it has a slightly less powerful processor, it still delivers robust performance for general use and gaming. The Legion Pro 5i also includes an Ethernet port and facial recognition for added convenience, but it's heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the ASUS. Ultimately, choose the ASUS for top-tier performance and a premium build with better portability, or the Lenovo for solid performance with a focus on value and connectivity features. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
  • Very good for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

9.0
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

4.5 Hours
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
3.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,842
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
$1,450
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $1,842 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) costs $1,450.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.5
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.8
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
8.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is good.

Software Development

7.7
ROG Zephyrus M16
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) are both good for software development.

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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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GENERAL

Price
$1,842
$1,450
Release Date
March 1, 2023January 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.7'' x 0.83''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
Weight
4.63 lbs5.6 lbs
Width
13.98"14.31"
Depth
9.69"10.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13900HIntel i7-14700HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
4.5 Hours3.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
627 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.3/106.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.3/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/107/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
24
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16

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Christian Hintze | March 2023
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."

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About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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