💻 Dell Pro Plus 14 vs ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Comparison
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Performance Overview
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Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dell Pro 14 Plus Dell | ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 200U (225U–265U, vPro) · Copilot+ Intel Core Ultra 200V (226V–268V, vPro) · AMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 / Ryzen 200 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2): 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP E-core), 8 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB Smart Cache |
| CPU cores | -- | 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP E-core), 8 threads |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (200U) · Intel Arc 130V/140V (200V) · AMD Radeon 800M-series | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, up to 64 TOPS) |
| Discrete GPU | Integrated graphics only | Integrated only |
| Memory & storage | ||
| Maximum memory | ✓200U: DDR5-5600, 2× SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB · 200V: 16/32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 on-package · AMD: up to 64 GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered on-package, dual-channel, not upgradable) |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (200U, 2 slots) / LPDDR5x-8533 on-package (200V) / LPDDR5x-7500 soldered (AMD) | LPDDR5x-8533 soldered on-package, dual-channel |
| Maximum storage | M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe — 256 GB to 2 TB, self-encrypting drive options | 1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (Opal 2.0); one slot, up to 2 TB |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 14.0" | 14.0″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (QHD+ 2560 × 1600 90/120 Hz to order) | 1920×1200 (WUXGA) |
| Brightness | 300 nits (stocked FHD+); 400-nit low-power and 500-nit e-Privacy to order | ✓400 nits |
| Panel | 14.0" 16:10 — FHD+ 1920 × 1200 300-nit anti-glare (stocked); FHD+ touch, QHD+ 2560 × 1600 90/120 Hz, 400-nit low-power, 500-nit e-Privacy to order | WUXGA OLED non-touch, anti-glare, DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision |
| Touchscreen | FHD+ touch panel to order | Stocked WUXGA OLED non-touch; 2.8K 120 Hz multi-touch OLED to order |
| Connectivity | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DP 2.1 alt mode, PD) | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W) |
| Ports | Left: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DP 2.1 alt mode, PD), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, optional smart-card slot. Right: USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, universal audio jack, wedge lock slot, optional RJ45 GbE, optional nano-SIM | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W), 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K/60), 3.5 mm combo jack; no onboard USB-A or Ethernet |
| Mobile broadband (4G/5G) option | Optional 5G (Snapdragon X72, eSIM) or 4G CAT12 | -- |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (from) | From 1.40 kg (thin-and-light build); 1.53 kg as stocked | ✓from 1.21 kg (non-touch); Grey aluminium |
| Dimensions | 313.5 × 224.0 × 21.2 mm (max) | 311.8 × 212.3 × 6.7–17.18 mm |
| Security & management | ||
| Intel vPro | vPro on Core Ultra 200U and 200V builds; vPro on most stocked Intel configurations | Intel vPro option |
| Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU) | Copilot+ on Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake, 40+ TOPS) and AMD Ryzen AI PRO (50 TOPS) builds; standard 200U builds are not Copilot+ | Copilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS; platform up to 115 TOPS |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 55 Wh (stocked) or 45 Wh, 3-cell | 55 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr |
| Rated battery life | ExpressCharge Boost 0–35% in 20 min; 60/65/100 W USB-C adapters | up to 15.63 hr MobileMark 25 (Lenovo WUXGA/226V test config) |
| Support | ||
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (stocked); Ubuntu 24.04 LTS available | Windows 11 Pro |
| Base warranty | Dell business warranty — cover level varies by configuration; ProSupport uplifts quoted | Base 1-year courier/carry-in; 3-year and onsite uplifts available; Lenovo Premier Support optional |
Expert Analysis
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Aura is the superior choice for mobile professionals demanding high portability and premium display quality, whereas the Dell Pro Plus 14 offers greater configuration flexibility and legacy fleet connectivity. Lenovo delivers a lighter chassis starting at 1.21 kg alongside a standard 400-nit WUXGA OLED anti-glare display, giving mobile staff an exceptional visual experience straight from the box. It also provides guaranteed Copilot+ platform compliance with its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor delivering up to 47 NPU TOPS. However, the ThinkPad is constrained by soldered memory capped at 32 GB and lacks onboard USB-A or RJ45 Ethernet ports. In contrast, the Dell Pro Plus 14 excels in enterprise versatility, supporting up to 64 GB of memory across SO-DIMM or soldered platforms, optional mobile broadband via 4G or 5G, and dedicated USB-A ports alongside an optional RJ45 network jack. Dell also provides a broader hardware matrix spanning Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200V, and AMD Ryzen AI PRO silicon, plus optional Ubuntu Linux certification. For UK IT departments balancing docking-free usability with travel requirements, the ThinkPad provides the sleeker executive package, while the Dell stands out for desk-bound expansiveness and dense operational workflows.
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