ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) vs Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
Between the Zenbook Duo (2024) and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, the Zenbook Duo (2024) comes out ahead in cpu cores / battery, while the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins on claimed battery life / weight. Overall, the Zenbook Duo (2024) scores 68.1 and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 scores 60 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Zenbook Duo (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Zenbook Duo (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are cpu cores, battery.
Pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, screen size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Zenbook Duo (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) wins
- ▲CPU cores — 100.00% more. 16 vs 8.
- ▲Battery — 31.58% more. 75 Wh vs 57 Wh.
Why Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 50.00% more. 18 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Weight — 0.67 kg less. 0.98 vs 1.65.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 0.98 kglead |
| Thickness | 14.6 mm | 14.4 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | carbon-fiber |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU cores | 16lead | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Lenovo - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 75 Whlead | 57 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 12 h | 18 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?+
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 claims up to 18 hours — 12h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?+
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is lighter at 0.98 kg vs 1.65 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Zenbook Duo (2024) or ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13?+
Both have OLED displays.
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