ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
54.4Performance45.2
38.4Display38.4
51.6Battery68.4
74Portability91.4
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+17) and battery (+17). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 45
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,800 vs 11,000
- 28% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 74
- 67% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 9 h
- 34% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+6%Top 29% | 2,720Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800+35%Top 20% | 11,000Top 95% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+28% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | 15 h+67% |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.99 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.4 mm+9% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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