Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Product Type | Ultrabook | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm | 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm |
| Weight | 1.133 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Case Material | Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy | - |
| Colour | Black paint | - |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 13.4" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 85% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power | Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| 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 (GZ301ZE) |
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| 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) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 8 Megapixel (rear) |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, quad array microphone | Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | - | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| 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) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | - |
| Features | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | WWAN upgradable | - |
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| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| 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 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| 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 (GZ301ZE) |
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| 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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 2.0 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) External PCI Express USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
| 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 | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar |
| 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 | - |
| Model Number | - | LC218W |
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