Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16
ASUS
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Build quality 25
Keyboard 18
Battery life 15
Performance 20
Portability 22
Touchpad issues 5
ASUS ROG Strix G16
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px★ | 1900 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
ASUS ROG Strix G16
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" X1 Carbon Gen 12 Black 2024
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix G16
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.