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
| 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 |
Our pick: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605.
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