ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
VS
44.9chipPerformance47.6
45.1chipGraphicschip62.7
41.6Displayspec-based26.5
65.7Batteryspec-based64.6
78Portabilityspec-based81
6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) scores 53.4 against 53.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 27% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 14% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 17.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger graphics score: 63 vs 45
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 15% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 1.42 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Lumina) | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1620 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,768Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,216Bottom 27% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+27% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 14.2 h+9% |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.21 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 14.7 mm+14% | 17.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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