ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
48.5Performance62.7
41.5Display38.4
64Battery44
69.8Portability91.8
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)4 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+22) and performance (+14). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 44
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 70
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.46 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 0.98 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 14.3 mm+28% |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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