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Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition

73
Mixed
Average of 4 professional reviews
2 of 4 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 60–80

Exact average 72.5 · all scores printed by the outlets

WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 77.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura EditionImage: Lenovo

4 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide and 1 more

The catch: Ports are few, and the MacBook Air is faster and cheaper.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    A robust, simple and well-priced 14-inch laptop with a strong keyboard, trackpad and screen, and enough battery for a working day.

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  2. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A stylish, portable business ultrabook with a sublime OLED display, decent power and solid battery.

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  3. 70
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    The reviewer likes it and finds the price fair with good build and repairability, but ARM competition, especially the MacBook Air, is faster and cheaper.

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  4. 60
    WIREDHands-on review

    A sleek modern ThinkPad with a great OLED panel and haptic trackpad, but it drops the TrackPoint and is too pricey, with performance and battery behind competing laptops.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality3 of 4
Battery life2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Apple MacBook Air (M4)Image: Apple
Best overallApple MacBook Air (M4)7 reviews · broad agreement91
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)Image: HP
HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)4 reviews · critics agree89
Apple MacBook Air (M5)Image: Apple
Best all-round laptopApple MacBook Air (M5)8 reviews · broad agreement88
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)Image: Apple
Runner-upApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)7 reviews · critics agree87

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Common questions

Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. Ports are few, and the MacBook Air is faster and cheaper.

Do critics agree about the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (WIRED) to 80 (TechRadar), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 77.

What is the best alternative to the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.