ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
The 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is widely praised for its exceptional build quality, stunning OLED display, and impressive performance from the RTX 5080 and integrated 890M GPU. Users highlight excellent battery life when tuned with G-Helper, powerful speakers, and a lightweight design. The main drawback is fan noise during gaming, but overall it's considered the best ultraportable gaming laptop available.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Stunning OLED display
- Impressive gaming performance
- Great battery life with tuning
- Powerful speakers
Cons
- Fan noise during gaming
- Trackpad could be better
- Requires tuning for optimal battery
- Armoury Crate software bloat
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, display, and value. Users appreciate the responsive touch screen, fast operation, and excellent build quality, though some note it is heavier than expected. A few reviewers mention the touchpad buttons as a plus, while one criticizes buttonless touchpads. Overall, it is highly recommended for mid-range tasks and workstations.
Pros
- Responsive touch screen
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display
- Excellent value for money
- Good for mid-range tasks
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Touchpad without buttons criticized
- Not for high-end gaming without upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | AMD Radeon 660M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.57 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WW-G14.R95080 2025, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Platinum White
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 2024, Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
