GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
53.7Performancechip60.9
87.6Graphicschip72.8
41.5Displayspec-based38.4
68Batteryspec-based44
56.5Portabilityspec-based88.5
4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)4 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) scores 58.6 against 58.6 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 73
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 31% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 58 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 49% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 16% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 20 mm
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 / 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,916Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,074Top 45% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh+31% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 0.98 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 16.9 mm+16% |
| Material | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) | Carbon fiber (top), magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 10MP IR camera (ultrawide) with ToF sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Pro |
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