Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs VAIO S13 (VJS136)
47.6Performancespec-basedchip42.2
61.9chipGraphicschip43.4
26.5Displayspec-based—
64.6Batteryspec-based—
81Portabilityspec-based83.5
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition1 spec wins — VAIO S13 (VJS136)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 53.4 against 53.4 for VAIO S13 (VJS136). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition 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
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 43
- 12% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 19.6 mm
Reasons to pick the VAIO S13 (VJS136)
- 16% lower weight: 1.02 kg vs 1.21 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+5% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) | Anti-glare LCD, 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | LPDDR5X (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe x4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,768Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,216Bottom 25% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.2 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.21 kg | 1.02 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+12% | 19.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB Type-C (USB Power Delivery, USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter | HD (0.92 MP) camera with physical privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Windows Hello face authentication |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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