CHUWI GameBook Max vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
47.1chipPerformance47.6
85Graphicschip62.7
48Displayspec-based26.5
70.4Batteryspec-based64.6
27.3Portabilityspec-based81
4 spec wins — CHUWI GameBook Max4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: CHUWI GameBook Max scores 53.6 against 53.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — CHUWI GameBook Max edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the CHUWI GameBook Max
- Stronger graphics score: 85 vs 63
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 41% higher capacity: 77.8 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 57% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 21.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,799
Display
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 115W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,768Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,216Bottom 27% |
Battery
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77.8 Wh+41% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.2 h |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.21 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 21.6 mm | 17.2 mm+20% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD up to 140W and 100W), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1a, 2.5GbE Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | CHUWI GameBook Max | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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