Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
47.6Performancespec-basedchip61.4
61.9chipGraphics77.2
58Displayspec-based55
86.7Batteryspec-based76
74.6Portabilityspec-based54
1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition5 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 63.4 against 63.7 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV 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
- 33% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.1 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 62
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | LPDDR5-6400 (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 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,795Bottom 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,037Bottom 20% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.5 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 140 W+115% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+33% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm | 17.4 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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