ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
43.3Performance45.2
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery68.4
64.1Portability91.4
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84064 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and performance (+2). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 DUO (2024) UX8406
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 32% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,867 vs 11,000
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 40% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,720 vs 2,475
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | 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 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,720+10%Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+17%Bottom 44% | 11,000Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+32% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 0.99 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 14.4 mm+28% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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