ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (2026)
Not rated yet
US launch / reference: $3,599.99
US availability: May 22, 2026
Manufacturer source ↗ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (2026) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
An overall editorial verdict is not available for this pair yet. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: Price unavailable
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (2026) for
- 120 Hz OLED display
- 12 GB dedicated GPU memory
- 1.58 kg listed laptop weight
Tradeoff: Memory is soldered and cannot be expanded
Consider ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V) for
- TrackPoint pointing device
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- OLED display option
Tradeoff: Memory cannot be upgraded
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (2026) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H; 16 cores / 16 threads; up to 4.9 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU; 12 GB GDDR7 | Intel Arc 140V |
| GPU power | 115 W Turbo mode (100 W + 15 W Dynamic Boost); 130 W Manual mode (110 W + 20 W) | Not documented |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 onboard; not expandable | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533, not upgradeable |
| Storage | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; one M.2 slot, occupied | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SSD options |
| Display | 14-inch OLED; 2880 × 1800; 120 Hz; 16:10 | 14-inch 2880 × 1800 OLED, 120Hz option |
| Battery | ↑ 73 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Weight | 1.58 kg | From 986 g for V-series configurations; varies by configuration |
| Camera | 1080p IR camera with Windows Hello | Not documented |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (2×2); Bluetooth 6.0 | Not documented |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home / Pro options |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR-XB96 (2026)
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $3,599.99. This is not a current retailer offer.
Checking current offers…
Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra V)
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: Price unavailable. This is not a current retailer offer.
Checking current offers…
Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.