ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
67.8Performancechip60.9
97.5Graphicschip72.8
55.5Displayspec-based38.4
53.3Batteryspec-based44
20Portabilityspec-based88.5
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8153 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 scores 58.7 against 58.6 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 73
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 69% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 3.2 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $3,060
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 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 G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 / 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,899Top 10% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.8 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 0.98 kg+69% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 16.9 mm+47% |
| Material | Plastic | Carbon fiber (top), magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 | 1080p FHD + IR | 10MP IR camera (ultrawide) with ToF sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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