Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm 30.2 cm x 21.4 cm x 2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 5.75 nm / 390 g - wireless keyboard
Weight 1.133 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy -
Colour Black paint Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (front), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Stylus, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, accessory bag, main strap, keyboard strap
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MU003W
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