Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
75 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
ASUS
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and reliable build quality. Users appreciate its portability for travel and daily work, with many noting it as a dependable upgrade from previous models. However, a few drawbacks include a poor-quality microphone, lack of pen support, and a fingerprint-prone black finish.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Reliable build quality
- Great for travel and daily work
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- No pen support
- Fingerprint-prone black finish
Portability 8
Performance 7
Build quality 6
Reliability 4
Microphone quality 1
Pen support 1
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US | ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | BT5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.08 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | 57 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 20250.035score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 20250.022score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A3US Black Paint 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.
