ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
62.5Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
62.7Battery42.7
88.4Portability91.8
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 142 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 61.2 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20). ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition 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 battery score: 63 vs 43
- 26% higher capacity: 72 Wh vs 57 Wh
- 17% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 14.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 88
- 18% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.2 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+26% | 57 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 0.98 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+17% | 14.3 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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