ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
46.4chipPerformance45.2
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
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 57 against 56.9 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook S 14 edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 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) | — | 2,720Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,000Bottom 17% |
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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