ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD
Verdict: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 outperforms the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD in GPU tasks by a wide margin, hitting 85+ FPS in modern titles per Notebookcheck while the ThinkPad cannot game. The ThinkPad excels in battery life with 18 hours versus 10 hours on the Zephyrus per RTINGS tests and offers a more durable MIL-STD chassis. For gaming and creative work the Zephyrus is the clear winner; for office use the ThinkPad is preferable.
Winner: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605: 8.5/10
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5070 | Integrated Radeon 890M |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDR5X |
| Screen | 16-inch 240Hz OLED | 16-inch 165Hz IPS |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605
What works
- RTX 5070 GPU delivers 85+ FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p (per Notebookcheck)
- 240Hz OLED panel reaches 1000 nits peak brightness
- Weighs 4.1 lbs with 10-hour battery in mixed use (per RTINGS)
What doesn't
- Only 1 TB SSD storage standard
- Fan noise reaches 48 dB under load
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 AMD
What works
- Exceptional keyboard with 1.5mm travel depth
- MIL-STD-810H durability rating
- Up to 18-hour battery in office workloads (per Notebookcheck)
What doesn't
- No discrete GPU for gaming or 3D rendering
- Display peaks at 400 nits brightness
Bottom line
Our pick: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605.
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