Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
For gaming value, get the Legion 5 Gen 10. If you carry it every day and want a small, premium laptop that still games, the Zephyrus G14.
Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10
A gorgeous OLED screen and a full-power RTX 5060 for a mid-range price. Loud when gaming.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
A 1.5 kg aluminium 14-inch with a stunning OLED and real gaming power. It runs hot.
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The Legion 5 gets you an OLED and a full-power RTX 5060 for far less than the G14, and you can upgrade its memory. The G14 puts up to an RTX 5080 and a 3K OLED in a 1.5 kg aluminium body that lasts a working day off the plug, but it runs very hot and its memory is soldered.
- —You want the most game for your money.
- —You'd like to add memory later.
- —It'll mostly stay on a desk.
- —You carry it every day.
- —You want a premium aluminium build and great speakers.
- —You need a working day of battery away from games.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Bright, accurate 2.5K OLED screen
- +Full-power RTX 5060
- +Solid build under 2 kg
- −Many 16 GB builds come with a single memory stick; a second matching stick fixes stutter in some games.
- −The Intel version lasts 3–5 hours away from the plug; the AMD version closer to 9.
- −The OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness, which bothers some people.
- −No SD card reader.
- −Make sure it's the 2025 model: 15IRX10 or 15AHP10 in the name, with a 15.1" or 15.3" screen. The 2026 Gen 11 replaces it.
- +1.5 kg aluminium 14-inch
- +Sharp, accurate 3K OLED
- +Up to RTX 5080 power
- −The top and underside pass 50 °C in long gaming sessions; a desk or stand helps.
- −The memory is soldered: 16 GB stays 16 GB.
- −Graphics power drops to 43 W on battery, so game plugged in.
- −The OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness.
- −Make sure it's the 2025 model: GA403WR, GA403WW or GA403UM. The 2026 G14 uses GA403G and GU405.
- Is the Legion 5 Gen 10 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Notebookcheck, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.