ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
41.6Performance62.7
41.6Display38.4
67.6Battery44
83.8Portability91.8
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)3 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 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and portability (+8). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 44
- 29% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 58 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 84
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 20% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.22 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,340Bottom 12% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Bottom 28% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+29% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.22 kg | 0.98 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 14.3 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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