Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H)
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47.6Performancespec-based62.7
61.9chipGraphicschip55.6
58Displayspec-based58
86.7Batteryspec-based73.3
74.6Portabilityspec-based64.9
1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition3 spec wins — Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 63.4 against 63.1 for Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger graphics score: 62 vs 56
- 20% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.76 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H)
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,795Bottom 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,037Bottom 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.5 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+20% | 1.76 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 16.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra 7 356H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Chinese edition) |
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