ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
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62.7Performancechip60.9
38.5Display38.4
50.7Battery44
74.8Portability88.5
2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)4 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) scores 56.2 against 56.5 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 44
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 75
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 29% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.38 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,980
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 / 5.0) |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+9% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 0.98 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 16.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber (top), magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 10MP IR camera (ultrawide) with ToF sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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