ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
VS
44.1Performance45.2
41.6Display38.4
65.7Battery68.4
78Portability91.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 54.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+13) and battery (+3). ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,600 vs 11,000
- 23% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 57 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 78
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.42 kg
- 15% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 13 h
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,720 vs 2,430
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 2,720+12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,600+24% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+23% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 15 h+15% |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 0.99 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm | 14.4 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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