Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition vs MSI Vector A16 HX A8W
56.9chipPerformancespec-basedchip54.3
73chipGraphics97.5
58Displayspec-based80
84Batteryspec-based86.7
71.3Portabilityspec-based23
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition4 spec wins — MSI Vector A16 HX A8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition scores 66.7 against 66.8 for MSI Vector A16 HX A8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Vector A16 HX A8W edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 28.6 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector A16 HX A8W
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 73
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 88 Wh | 90 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 100 W | 330 W+230% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+44% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+37% | 28.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 10MP IR camera with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition, fingerprint reader in the power button | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition | MSI Vector A16 HX A8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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