ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) $1,250	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Lenovo
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, 144Hz, 100%sRGB, 300 nits
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs
Color
Black	Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8.0
Threads
32 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.3GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.1GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	105W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920x1080
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, Non-Touch
Response Time

Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
TGP

Benchmark Scores

Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (2x32GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Numeric Keypad
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Standard cooling with internal fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Supported via BIOS/Software
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Balanced, Performance, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports fast charging; approximately 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W	65W or 100W USB-C Power Delivery compatible
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	3 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Key Travel
1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Stereo speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm combo)
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic chassis with metal lid
Color Options
Black	Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Keyboard backlit with customizable RGB
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Standard cooling system
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Lenovo Vantage for system management
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Lenovo LOQ RTX 5050 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	65W/100W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	PCO Notebook Cooler
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	October 22, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)

Advantages of Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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