ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy build

average battery life

pricey

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Volt green Abyss blue | Storm grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13650HX AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Cortana support Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N3146W -
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