ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
45Performance62.7
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery42.7
44.2Portability91.8
4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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, 57.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+48) and performance (+18). 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)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 43
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 58% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 55% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Top 52% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 0.98 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 14.3 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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