ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
54.4Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
51.6Battery42.7
74Portability91.8
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)2 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and performance (+8). 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 battery score: 52 vs 43
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 28% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 57 Wh
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 74
- 35% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.5 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 15.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800Top 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+28% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 0.98 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm | 14.3 mm+10% |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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