Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
VS
44Performance62.7
29.2Display38.4
64Battery44
68.9Portability91.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)6 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and performance (+19). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 44
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 26% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 69
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+4% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.98 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm | 14.3 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and e-shutter | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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