Thunderbolt 5 (1x) Thunderbolt — 2 Laptops Compared

Decision table

Thunderbolt 5 (1x) Thunderbolt: which one for what?

The 2 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Thin & Light Battery Life Content Creation

Leads for Gaming: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)82%

Leads for Thin & Light: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)64%

Leads for Battery Life: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 1062%

Leads for Content Creation: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 1082%

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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)ASUS
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
82% 64% 50% 74%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 2.65 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10Lenovo
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
82% 50% 62% 82%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 99.9 Wh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- OLED panel