ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
58.3Performance45.2
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery68.4
58.5Portability91.4
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+17). 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 68
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 59
- 49% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 17.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+6%Top 36% | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183+47%Top 29% | 11,000Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.99 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm | 14.4 mm+17% |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 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 with IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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