ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Zephyrus G14 is far more portable with a better OLED display, while the Legion Pro 5 delivers higher sustained performance and a larger 240Hz screen for less money. Choose the G14 for portability; choose the Legion for raw power and value.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 12,600).
- Longer battery: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) (8.6h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) (1.5 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: OLED (ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)) vs IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)).
- Cheaper: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (saves about $200 CAD).
ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Legion Pro 5 (2025): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 12,600 for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) — roughly 52% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 96 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) lasts longer away from a charger, running 8.6 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is also easier to carry at 1.5 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) uses a 14-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz), while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) has a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $200 less than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (8.1 vs 7.6 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) and the Legion Pro 5 (2025) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Legion Pro 5 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,699 | $2,499 ✓ |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (90W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x | 32GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 14" OLED | 16" IPS |
| Brightness | 388 nits | 512 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 8.6 h ✓ | 6.4 h |
| Weight | 1.5 kg ✓ | 2.5 kg |
| Geekbench multi | 12,600 | 19,200 ✓ |
| Gaming (1080p) | 96 fps | 118 fps ✓ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Zephyrus G14 is far more portable with a better OLED display, while the Legion Pro 5 delivers higher sustained performance and a larger 240Hz screen for less money. Choose the G14 for portability; choose the Legion for raw power and value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) or the Legion Pro 5 (2025)?
The Zephyrus G14 is far more portable with a better OLED display, while the Legion Pro 5 delivers higher sustained performance and a larger 240Hz screen for less money. Choose the G14 for portability; choose the Legion for raw power and value.
Which is better for portability?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for portability.
Which is better for gaming performance?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming performance.
Which is better for display?
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is the better choice for display.
Which is better for value?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for value.
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