ASUS ROG Strix G16 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti)
The RTX 5070 Ti is the enthusiast sweet spot, and these are its two most popular 16-inch homes. The Strix G16 is the ROG enthusiast pick; the Legion Pro 5i is Lenovo's volume seller with a reputation for sensible pricing. Both are 240Hz-class machines with 12GB of GDDR7.
In this head-to-head we compare the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti) across gaming performance, display and design, UK pricing and value — and finish with a clear recommendation for different buyers.
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At a glance: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti)
The Strix G16 offers the deeper enthusiast toolkit — Armoury Crate profiles, per-game tuning and the ROG community's wealth of shared settings. ASUS also tends to push BIOS and firmware updates faster.
The Legion Pro 5i is usually the cheaper of the two at UK retailers and Lenovo's Legion software is less intrusive. Build quality is consistently good, and the Legion line has one of the lowest complaint rates in the category.
- Graphics: RTX 5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7) vs RTX 5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7)
- UK price: pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the live listing vs pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the live listing
- Display: 16" WQXGA 240Hz vs 16" WQXGA 240Hz
- Memory: 32GB DDR5 vs 32GB DDR5
Graphics and gaming performance
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) carries the RTX 5070 Ti: the enthusiast-value tier: 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM and strong 1440p performance. It is the GPU most buyers should compare everything else against, because it covers demanding games without flagship pricing.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti) carries RTX 5070 Ti: the enthusiast-value tier: 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM and strong 1440p performance. It is the GPU most buyers should compare everything else against, because it covers demanding games without flagship pricing.
Both run the RTX 5070 Ti with HX-class Intel CPUs, so 1440p gaming performance sits in the same bracket. As ever with same-GPU comparisons, the specific SKU's power budget matters more than the badge — but neither brand is known for starving this tier.
When you read independent reviews of these machines, focus on three numbers: sustained GPU clock speeds under load (not just peak boosts), noise levels in decibels during gaming, and surface temperatures on the keyboard deck. Those three tell you more about the real-world difference between an RTX 5070 Ti machine and an RTX 5070 Ti machine than any specification table.
What reviews can't tell you is how a machine ages. Thermal paste dries, fans accumulate dust, and a laptop that reviewed quietly may run louder after two years of heavy use. Mitigate this by choosing machines with accessible cooling for cleaning where possible, using a cooling stand for desk sessions, and repasting only if you're comfortable — it usually isn't necessary within a typical ownership period.
Processor, memory and platform
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-class with 32GB DDR5, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti) pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-class with 32GB DDR5. For gaming, the GPU does most of the heavy lifting, but the CPU and memory platform determine how the machine handles everything else — multitasking, creative work and the CPU-heavy moments in open-world games.
Both machines here are modern platforms with DDR5 memory and fast NVMe storage as standard. If you do video editing, 3D work or software compilation alongside gaming, favour the stronger CPU and the larger memory configuration; if gaming is the priority, weight the GPU comparison above more heavily.
Display, design and everyday use
Displays: 16" WQXGA 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti), 16" WQXGA 240Hz on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti). For competitive play, prioritise refresh rate; for immersion and creative work, prioritise resolution, brightness and colour quality.
ROG styling is bolder; Legion styling is subtler and more living-room friendly. Both have good keyboards and 240Hz panels suited to competitive play. Neither is light, but both are movable.
UK price and value
| Model | GPU | CPU | RAM | Display | UK price seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) | RTX 5070 Ti | Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-class | 32GB DDR5 | 16" WQXGA 240Hz | pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the live listing |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti) | RTX 5070 Ti | Intel Core Ultra 9 HX-class | 32GB DDR5 | 16" WQXGA 240Hz | pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the live listing |
UK pricing moves frequently — the figures above are listings seen in October 2026, and both machines are regularly discounted at major retailers. Check the live price before deciding: a £200 swing either way can flip the value verdict between two closely matched machines.
Warranty and returns: the fine print
In the UK, the Consumer Contracts Regulations give you 14 days to return most online purchases for any reason — use that window to properly test the machine, not just unbox it. Run your actual games, listen to the fans under load, and check for dead pixels and keyboard issues immediately. Problems found in the first 30 days give you strong rights to a repair, replacement or refund.
On warranties, the standard manufacturer cover is typically 12 months, with extended options varying wildly in value. For a £2,000+ laptop you intend to keep for years, a sensibly priced extension can be worthwhile; for budget machines, it rarely is. Accidental-damage cover is a separate product — worth considering honestly if the laptop will travel daily, skippable if it lives on a desk.
Verdict: which should you choose?
Tinkerers and ROG loyalists should take the Strix G16; everyone else should take the Legion Pro 5i if it is cheaper — which, at UK retailers, it frequently is.
Choose the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 Ti) if its strengths — RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 16" WQXGA 240Hz display and 32GB DDR5 — match what you value most. Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (RTX 5070 Ti) if its combination of RTX 5070 Ti graphics and stronger value appeals more. Either way, buy the configuration with the display and memory you want — those are harder to change later than anything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & further reading
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