ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
62.5Performance45.2
38.4Display38.4
69.3Battery68.4
88.4Portability91.4
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 141 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 56.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and battery (+1). Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 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 S 14
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 45
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 17% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 14.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 88
- 17% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+95% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,720Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,000Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh+35% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 0.99 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+17% | 14.4 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 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 FHD IR | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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