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- The world’s largest PC vendor joins Apple and Dell in extensive reuse of cobalt in new devices
- The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) CPUs
- Despite their flagship status, both still only use PCIe 4.0
Lenovo announced its latest premium business laptopsthe ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Editions, to CES 2025.
These high performance laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM clocked at 8533 MT/s and support for up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.
In view of their flagship status, we wish Lenovo would have gone beyond PCIe 4.0 for these, but unfortunately that is not the case.
Customer replaceable batteries
The laptops include two Thunderbolt 4 ports conveniently housed in a redesigned “engine hub” for easy access to pairing and servicing, and HDMI 2.1.
Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. There is a large glass touchpad and a redesigned keyboard. The laptop communication bar integrates an 8MP MIPI camera with IR support and dual noise-canceling microphones for high-quality video conferencing.
The main differences between ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Editions are in their display size, battery capacity and weight. The X9 14 has a 14-inch OLED screen available in two configurations: a non-touch WUXGA panel with 400 nits brightness or a 2.8K touch display with 500 nits, HDR600 support, and a variable refresh rate of 120 Hz. It weighs 2.66 lbs (1.21 kg) and includes a 55Wh battery.
The X9 15 switches to a 15.3-inch OLED screen, also available in touch and non-touch options, which supports 500 nits brightness, HDR600 True Black certification, and a variable refresh rate of 120Hz. With an 80Wh battery, it is better suited for longer work sessions and heavier workloads. The larger laptop weighs 3.19 lbs (1.45 kg).
In a welcome touch, both models feature a customer-replaceable battery using 100% recycled cobalt cells, which not only reduces reliance on virgin materials, but also extends the life of the devices by making maintenance much easier.
Cobalt batteries are known for their high energy density, providing longer runtimes and efficient power delivery in a compact size, so they are ideal for use in premium ultrabooks. Apple and Dell they’ve already embraced recycled cobalt in their devices, so it’s good to see Lenovo following suit.
Both models will be available starting in February 2025, with the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition starting at $1,399, while the X9 15 Aura Edition starting at $1,549.
