ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
61.1Performance62.7
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery44
29Portability91.8
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)2 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and display (+17). ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition 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 display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 44
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 55% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 58 Wh
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 29
- 61% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.5 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 30.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266Top 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 0.98 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 14.3 mm+53% |
| Material | — | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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