ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
61.1Performance45.2
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery68.4
29Portability91.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+17). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 68
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 29
- 60% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 30.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+10%Top 36% | 2,720Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266+66%Top 28% | 11,000Bottom 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 0.99 kg+60% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 14.4 mm+53% |
| Material | — | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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