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💻 ThinkPad X9 14 Aura vs X9 15 Aura: UK Business Laptop Comparison

AI-powered analysis across 22 matched specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition (21QA0017UK) in Grey — front view of the 14-inch WUXGA OLED Copilot+ business laptop
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
Lenovo
6.0
Overall Score
Best for mobile professionals needing an ultra-lightweight laptop with all-day battery life
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Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition business laptop in Grey — front view with 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED display
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
Lenovo
8.6
Overall Score
Best for desk-bound power users requiring top performance and a colour-accurate large display
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Performance Overview

Scores based on quantifiable specification values (1-10 scale)

PerformanceDisplayBattery & ThermalsManageability & SecurityExpandability & RepairEcosystem & SoftwareValue
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
Performance
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
5.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
9.0
Display
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
6.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
9.5
Battery & Thermals
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
6.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
9.0
Manageability & Security
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
7.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
7.5
Expandability & Repair
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
5.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
8.0
Ecosystem & Software
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
8.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
8.5
Value
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
5.0
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
9.0

Detailed Specifications

Specification
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
Lenovo
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
Lenovo
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 258V (Series 2): 8 cores (4 P + 4 LP E-core), 8 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB Smart CacheIntel Core Ultra X7 358H — 16 cores (4 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E), 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 18 MB Intel Smart Cache (Series 3)
CPU cores8 cores (4 P + 4 LP E-core), 8 threads16 cores (4 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E), 16 threads
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, up to 64 TOPS)Intel Arc B390 GPU (integrated), DirectX 12 Ultimate
Discrete GPUIntegrated onlyIntegrated only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered on-package, dual-channel, not upgradable)✓32 GB LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered, dual-channel, not upgradeable; 64 GB order option)
Memory typeLPDDR5x-8533 soldered on-package, dual-channelLPDDR5X-9600 soldered, dual-channel
Maximum storage1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (Opal 2.0); one slot, up to 2 TB1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 (5.0 x4) NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0 (up to 2 TB)
Display
Display size14.0″15.3″
Resolution1920×1200 (WUXGA)2880×1800 (2.8K WQXGA+)
Brightness400 nits✓1,100 nits peak / 500 nits SDR
PanelWUXGA OLED non-touch, anti-glare, DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision2.8K WQXGA+ OLED non-touch, 30–120 Hz VRR, Dolby Vision, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, X-Rite / Pantone validated
TouchscreenStocked WUXGA OLED non-touch; 2.8K 120 Hz multi-touch OLED to orderOLED non-touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W)✓3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD 15–100 W, DP 2.1)
Ports2× 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 Ethernet3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD 15–100 W, DP 2.1), 1× USB-A 10 Gbps (Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60), SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo
Physical
Weight (from)✓from 1.21 kg (non-touch); Grey aluminiumFrom 1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
Dimensions311.8 × 212.3 × 6.7–17.18 mm339.5 × 228.5 × 17.9 mm (max)
Security & management
Intel vProIntel vPro optionIntel vPro Enterprise option
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)Copilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS; platform up to 115 TOPSCopilot+ PC — NPU up to 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity55 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr✓88 Wh Li-ion; Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
Rated battery lifeup to 15.63 hr MobileMark 25 (Lenovo WUXGA/226V test config)--
Support
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu / Windows 11 Home available)
Base warrantyBase 1-year courier/carry-in; 3-year and onsite uplifts available; Lenovo Premier Support optionalLenovo base warranty; Premier Support uplifts quoted per configuration
Performance
Processor
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionIntel 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
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionIntel Core Ultra X7 358H — 16 cores (4 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E), 16 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 18 MB Intel Smart Cache (Series 3)
CPU cores
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition8 cores (4 P + 4 LP E-core), 8 threads
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition16 cores (4 P + 8 E + 4 LP-E), 16 threads
Graphics
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionIntel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, up to 64 TOPS)
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionIntel Arc B390 GPU (integrated), DirectX 12 Ultimate
Discrete GPU
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionIntegrated only
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionIntegrated only
Memory & storage
Maximum memory
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (soldered on-package, dual-channel, not upgradable)
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition32 GB LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered, dual-channel, not upgradeable; 64 GB order option)
Memory type
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionLPDDR5x-8533 soldered on-package, dual-channel
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionLPDDR5X-9600 soldered, dual-channel
Maximum storage
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (Opal 2.0); one slot, up to 2 TB
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 (5.0 x4) NVMe SSD, Opal 2.0 (up to 2 TB)
Display
Display size
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition14.0″
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition15.3″
Resolution
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition1920×1200 (WUXGA)
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition2880×1800 (2.8K WQXGA+)
Brightness
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition400 nits
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition1,100 nits peak / 500 nits SDR
Panel
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionWUXGA OLED non-touch, anti-glare, DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition2.8K WQXGA+ OLED non-touch, 30–120 Hz VRR, Dolby Vision, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, X-Rite / Pantone validated
Touchscreen
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionStocked WUXGA OLED non-touch; 2.8K 120 Hz multi-touch OLED to order
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionOLED non-touch
Connectivity
Thunderbolt / USB4 ports
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (DP 2.1, PD 15–65 W)
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD 15–100 W, DP 2.1)
Ports
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition2× 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
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, PD 15–100 W, DP 2.1), 1× USB-A 10 Gbps (Always On), HDMI 2.1 (4K/60), SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo
Physical
Weight (from)
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Editionfrom 1.21 kg (non-touch); Grey aluminium
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionFrom 1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
Dimensions
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition311.8 × 212.3 × 6.7–17.18 mm
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition339.5 × 228.5 × 17.9 mm (max)
Security & management
Intel vPro
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionIntel vPro option
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionIntel vPro Enterprise option
Copilot+ PC (40+ TOPS NPU)
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionCopilot+ PC — Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS; platform up to 115 TOPS
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionCopilot+ PC — NPU up to 50 TOPS
Battery
Battery capacity
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition55 Wh Li-ion, Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition88 Wh Li-ion; Rapid Charge to 80% in 1 hr
Rated battery life
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Editionup to 15.63 hr MobileMark 25 (Lenovo WUXGA/226V test config)
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition--
Support
Operating system
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionWindows 11 Pro
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu / Windows 11 Home available)
Base warranty
ThinkPad X9-14 Aura EditionBase 1-year courier/carry-in; 3-year and onsite uplifts available; Lenovo Premier Support optional
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura EditionLenovo base warranty; Premier Support uplifts quoted per configuration
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Expert Analysis

Specs web-verified from manufacturer datasheets · Servnet-reviewed · Last reviewed 26 Jul 2026

The ThinkPad X9 15 Aura is the clear winner for demanding business users, offering a powerhouse processor, stunning 2.8K OLED display, and extensive connectivity, while the X9 14 Aura excels in ultra-portability. The 15-inch model's 16-core Intel Core Ultra X7 processor and Intel Arc B390 GPU deliver far greater performance than the X9 14's 8-core chip, complemented by a 64 GB memory option, PCIe Gen5 storage, and a 2.8K panel with 1100-nit peak brightness and 120 Hz VRR. Its 88 Wh battery and three Thunderbolt 4 ports, plus USB-A and SD card reader, make it a desktop replacement. However, it weighs from 1.5 kg. In contrast, the X9 14 Aura weighs just 1.21 kg, making it ideal for frequent travellers, with a respectable 400-nit WUXGA OLED, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and solid battery life, though it is limited to 32 GB RAM and a less potent processor. For desk-bound professionals needing maximum productivity and display fidelity, the X9 15 Aura is the superior choice. If portability is paramount, the X9 14 Aura remains a compelling lightweight option.

ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition
Best for mobile professionals needing an ultra-lightweight laptop with all-day battery life
ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition
Best for desk-bound power users requiring top performance and a colour-accurate large display

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