ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
ASUS
72 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025
Lenovo
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Ryzen 7 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet Port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
- Strong port (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong ram (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compact (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (78th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 20250.046score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 20250.054score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US
Scores 77 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
