ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
45Performance45.2
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery68.4
44.2Portability91.4
6 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47) and battery (+14). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 A15 (2024)
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 58% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,800 vs 11,000
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 88% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 8 h
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650 | 2,720+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800+16% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | 15 h+88% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 0.99 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 14.4 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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