Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
47.6Performancespec-based55.7
61.9chipGraphics85.9
58Displayspec-based52.2
86.7Batteryspec-based93.6
74.6Portabilityspec-based37.2
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition6 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 63.4 against 63.3 for Razer Blade 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 17.7 mm vs 22 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 62
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,559 vs 11,037
- 19% higher capacity: 95 Wh vs 80 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+175% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,795Bottom 50% | 2,964+6%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,037Bottom 20% | 17,559+59%Top 21% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 95 Wh+19% |
| Web browsing endurance | 17.5 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+43% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 17.7 mm+20% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| 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 + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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