Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
47.6Performance41.5
26.5Display24.9
64.6Battery79.8
81Portability76
6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 52.1 against 52 for LG Gram 17 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 76
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 350 nits
- 10% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 1.35 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 65
- 40% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 21% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 14 ″
- 13% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 14.2 h
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17 ″+21% |
| Panel type | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,768+5%Bottom 49% | 2,640Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,216+5%Bottom 26% | 10,700Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 77 Wh+40% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.2 h | 16 h+13% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.21 kg+10% | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+3% | 17.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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