Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
47.6Performancespec-based47.6
61.9chipGraphics85.9
26.5Displayspec-based41.6
64.6Batteryspec-based54.2
81Portabilityspec-based53.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 53.4 against 53.5 for MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 103% higher Web browsing endurance: 14.2 h vs 7 h
- 39% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 20 mm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,768 vs 2,444
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 62
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 82% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,768+13%Bottom 44% | 2,444Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,216Bottom 25% | 13,211+18%Bottom 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 100 Wh+82% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.2 h+103% | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.21 kg+39% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+14% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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