Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition

I know. CES is way past us. But if you’ve been following this blog since 2010, you know we’d be talking about it for up to six months. So, here we are again with another one from the show from Lenovo that we simply have to discuss: the new ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition. Why? Because it’s really thin. So thin that Lenovo had to create a bump just to fit the USB ports. That’s right—this laptop has the display equivalent of a notch, but for connectivity.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition

But before you roll your eyes, let’s talk specs. The ThinkPad X9 comes in two sizes, 14 and 15 inches, and is packed with Intel Core Ultra processors, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 7, ensuring that even the most hybrid of hybrid workers won’t have a reason to complain. It also has a sleek, all-metal design with 50% recycled aluminum, because nothing says “business-ready” like a laptop that’s eco-conscious and looks good in the boardroom.

Of course, Lenovo didn’t just make it thin for the sake of it. The X9 packs some serious durability, having passed MIL-SPEC 810H tests, so it should survive most of what life throws at it—though maybe don’t go testing that with coffee spills just yet. The keyboard has been reimagined for modern work, complete with a large haptic touchpad, because who needs physical buttons anymore? And let’s not forget the 8MP high-definition camera with dual noise-canceling mics, all housed in the sleek “communication bar” (because “webcam” is so last decade).

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Then there’s Lenovo AI Now and Aura Edition—no, not another chatbot. This AI-powered system offers smart modes for security, collaboration, and power efficiency, plus real-time diagnostics, and even Smart Share for transferring photos between your laptop and phone without that dreaded “email it to yourself” routine.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition starts at US$1,399 and the 15-inch model at US$1,549, both available now to order if anyone’s down. If you want a ridiculously thin laptop, packed with power, and comes with a built-in conversation starter (read: port bump), this might just be your next business partner.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition

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