ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
63.4Performance45.2
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery68.4
24.5Portability91.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and performance (+18). 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 68
- 485% higher charging: 380 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 25
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+11%Top 34% | 2,720Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+78%Top 23% | 11,000Bottom 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 14.4 mm+53% |
| Material | Plastic | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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