ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5
105 facts in comparison
Based on 1,079 Reddit opinions. Slim 5Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 11 points.
1.1K opinions
Slim 5 leads by 11pts
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79%
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Based on
1,306 Redditors
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
~$3,939.99
621 opinions
tldr; Thin and light with RTX 4070/4090. Gorgeous OLED display. Runs hot in slim chassis but excellent for portability.
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Reddit's Pick
90%
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Based on
869 Redditors
Winner
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
~$1,019.32
458 opinions
tldr; Slim RTX 4070 with professional look. 2.3kg weight for travel gaming. No iGPU hurts battery life.
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72
Points
88
Points
Score by Category
Gaming Performance
62%91%
Display
94%90%
Thermals & Noise
32%80%
Battery Life
86%84%
Build & Portability
84%89%
Why is Legion Slim 5 better than ROG Zephyrus G16?
- Higher Reddit score (90% vs 79%)
- Better value (94% vs 72%)
- Better thermals (80% vs 32%)
- Better gaming performance (91% vs 62%)
- Under 5 lbs - truly portable
- โ Clean professional aesthetic
- RTX 4070 gaming power
Based on 2,175 Reddit opinions
Clear Winner
Reddit prefers the Slim 5Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Winning by 11 points (90% vs 79%)
Better value
Better thermals
Better gaming performance
High confidence (2,175 mentions)
๐ฌReddit Sentiment
Based on 2,175 Reddit mentionsOverall Rating
Zephyrus G16
7.9/10
1,306 mentions
Slim 5
9.0/10
869 mentions
BUILD QUALITY
Zephyrus G168.4/10
Slim 58.9/10
VALUE
Zephyrus G167.2/10
Slim 59.4/10
BATTERY LIFE
Zephyrus G168.6/10
Slim 58.4/10
THERMALS
Zephyrus G163.2/10
Slim 58.0/10
GAMING PERFORMANCE
Zephyrus G166.2/10
Slim 59.1/10
DISPLAY
Zephyrus G169.4/10
Slim 59.0/10
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Head to Head
| Topic | Zephyrus G16 | Slim 5 |
|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 84% | 89% |
Value | 72% | 94% |
Battery Life | 86% | 84% |
Thermals | 32% | 80% |
Gaming Performance | 62% | 91% |
Display | 94% | 90% |
Category Wins
Zephyrus G16: 1|Slim 5: 4
Head to Head
Zephyrus G16: 1|Slim 5: 4
Build QualitySlim 5
Zephyrus G1684%
Slim 589%
ValueSlim 5
Zephyrus G1672%
Slim 594%
Battery Life
Zephyrus G1686%
Slim 584%
ThermalsSlim 5
Zephyrus G1632%
Slim 580%
Gaming PerformanceSlim 5
Zephyrus G1662%
Slim 591%
DisplayZephyrus G16
Zephyrus G1694%
Slim 590%
Zephyrus G16
79%
90%
Slim 5
Zephyrus G1679%
Slim 590%
Slim 5 wins by 11 points
Key Specs
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cpu | Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 155H or Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | โ |
| Gpu | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, RTX 4060, RTX 4070, RTX 4080, or RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | โ |
| Ram | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X 7467MHz (soldered) | โ |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Display | 16-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz OLED or IPS, G-Sync | 16 inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS/OLED, up to 240Hz |
Key Highlights
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
๐ Beautiful OLED display panel
โ๏ธ Thin and light at 4.6 lbs
๐ก๏ธ Gets warm due to thin design
๐ Up to RTX 4090 performance
๐จโ๐ณ Professional aesthetic
Lenovo Legion Slim 5Winner
๐ Under 5 lbs - truly portable
๐จโ๐ณ Clean professional aesthetic
๐ RTX 4070 gaming power
๐ No iGPU = weak battery life
๐ง Solid 165Hz display
Topic Battles
Zephyrus G16: 1|Tied: 1|Slim 5: 3
๐ฎGaming Performance
Slim 5 winsZephyrus G16
62%
Slim 5
91%
๐ฅ๏ธDisplay
Zephyrus G16 winsZephyrus G16
94%
Slim 5
90%
๐ก๏ธThermals & Noise
Slim 5 winsZephyrus G16
32%
Slim 5
80%
๐Battery Life
Zephyrus G16
86%
Slim 5
84%
๐งBuild & Portability
Slim 5 winsZephyrus G16
84%
Slim 5
89%
Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories
๐Where They Rank
๐ฌWhat Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Best Praise
+33 ptsโThe Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is better. The 4060 is a much better choice than the 4050 for gaming. The CPU on the Acer is faster but the GPU is bottlenecking it too much. Also the 7640hs on the Slim is one of AMD's newer Zen 4 CPUs which is more than enough for games, whilst also being better on battery. At $899.99 the Legion Slim 5 is a really good deal. Build quality and thermals should be good on both laptops. Screens should be similar, no significant differences. Battery on the Slim is better. I think both are upgradable in RAM and SSD but you should double-check if that's a concern for you.โ
r/GamingLaptops
ViewTop Criticism
+7 ptsโ1. Screen: Slim 5 16" doesn't have OLED, only IPS, it's the 14" that's OLED. Confirm the display resolution/refresh rate. If it's the 1920x1200 panel, decline it, it's only 45% NTSC, around 62.5% SRGB, poor washed out colors. If it's a 2560x1600 panel, confirm whether it's the 165hz-300nit or 240hz-500 nit panel. Both are fine. Avoid the 1920x1200p Panel. 2. Battery: Confirm the battery, these AMD chips are efficient but you shouldn't rely on the chip alone, it could be 60wh or 80wh, you'll want the larger one. 3. Specs: For the price and a 4060, it's not a bad deal, 7640HS + 760M is a binned down (7840/7940HS + 780M) chip. Note: I have a 7840HS + 4060, it's a near perfect combo but the CPU bottlenecks the GPU in certain games like Cyberpunk 2077 when you try to go beyond 60 to 80fps, CPU utilization drops to 80 to 90%. In most games, this isn't a problem. The 7640HS is 6 Cores, 12 Threads VS 8 Cores 12 Threads on the 7840HS. You'll be bottlenecked in some high fps games, if you are like me and play mostly single player games at 60 to 80fps, you should be fine. Conclusion: If it's at least 2560x1600 165hz/240hz, 80wh battery, for $700, I'd say go for it. Model Spec Sheet: [https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion\_Slim\_5\_16APH8](https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion_Slim_5_16APH8)โ
r/GamingLaptops
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What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
Best Praise
+20 ptsโIt's a good laptop, keyboard and cooling a bit mid. Personally, I would go with something like an Asus Rog Zephyrus g16โ
r/GamingLaptops
ViewTop Criticism
+13 ptsโI experience microfreezing during light tasks like watching a movie in the Windows Media Player on battery. Of course, stuff like Armoury Crate and everything else is uninstalled, G-Helper only and temps are below 50 when it happens. So no, Zephyrus G16 is very much affected by all the bloat Asus left in UEFI/firmware. Research like this, tho, usually leads to faster resolution of problems like theseโ
r/GamingLaptops
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Sentiment Over Time
Zephyrus G16
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
๐Historical Price Data
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
All-time low: $3619.99(2025-10)
Lenovo Legion Slim 5
All-time low: $899.99(2025-11)
$25 below 90-day avg
Which is Better?
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Wins
90%
5
vs
79%
G16
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 11 points based on 2,175 Reddit opinions.
Why Slim 5Winner
- Better Value for Money (94% vs 72%)
Why Zephyrus G16
- ๐ Beautiful OLED display panel
- โ๏ธ Thin and light at 4.6 lbs
- More discussed (1,306 vs 869)
โค๏ธThe Love/Hate Breakdown
Sentiment Breakdown
48%Positive
Positive
48%Neutral
47%Negative
5%Based on 869 Reddit opinions
Sentiment Breakdown
38%Positive
Positive
38%Neutral
52%Negative
10%Based on 1,306 Reddit opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16?
Based on 2,175 Reddit comments, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is the preferred choice with 90% positive sentiment vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16's 79%. Lenovo Legion Slim 5 leads by 11 percentage points.
Should I buy Lenovo Legion Slim 5 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16?
If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has stronger approval ratings (90% vs 79%). However, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.
What do Redditors love about Lenovo Legion Slim 5?
Reddit users highlight: Under 5 lbs - truly portable. Clean professional aesthetic. RTX 4070 gaming power. With 869 mentions and 90% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16?
Reddit users highlight: Beautiful OLED display panel. Thin and light at 4.6 lbs. Gets warm due to thin design. With 1,306 mentions and 79% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 2,175 Reddit comments: 869 about Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and 1,306 about ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16. Data was sourced from Gaming Laptops community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.
1,079 Reddit opinions analyzed ยท Last updated 6/25/2026