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With the (now) widespread availability of Intel's Core Ultra 200 Series processors and advances in local AI, Lenovo took advantage of it by building more of its iconic ThinkPad laptops that combine it all with plentiful RAM that's managed to escape the memory crisis.
One of Lenovo's best examples is the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition, which is currently having a 18% doorbuster discount at Lenovo's own store for $1,729, instead of its usual price of $2,109.
Why buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition?
Our friends at sister site TechRadar gave the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition a high 4/5 review, praising its sleek design, nearly a day's worth of battery life, beautiful 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz variable refresh rates, and 4K webcam.
While some of their sample's CPU performance (an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V) was slightly underwhelming compared to rival laptops like Dell Pro 14 Premium, the configuration we're spotlighting has a Core Ultra 7 268V vPro processor, for a performance boost in security-conscious productivity apps.
On top of that, this laptop has 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NPU rated at 48 TOPs to help it qualify as a Copilot+ PC for local AI tasks like generating images, translating languages, and more.
So, if you're looking for a robust, premium-grade workhorse laptop for your company and to help colleagues power through their daily assignments in record time, then we recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition that's now available for $1,729 at Lenovo.
FAQ
Can the ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition be upgraded?
The laptop's RAM can't be upgraded because it's soldered into the processor. However, its battery can be replaced, and the SSD can be upgraded (up to 2TB).
Is the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition good for gaming?
While the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition can play graphically demanding games at 1080p at medium settings, its integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics hold it back from playing modern AAA titles at ultra-high settings. This is a business-first laptop.
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