ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
40.8Performance44
54.8Display49.8
64.1Battery66
83.8Portability91.4
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 58.8 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+8) and performance (+3). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 50
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 32% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,600 vs 11,000
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 84
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 19% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.22 kg
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,720 vs 2,340
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340 | 2,720+16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+15% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+32% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 15 h+15% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 0.99 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.4 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 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 | 1080p + IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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