Laptops
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Quick verdict
ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Intel – Thunder Grey — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Intel Arc 140V GPU / 15.3in 2.8K wins because it has a lighter design (1), an advantage in laptop weight (1), and an advantage in laptop minimum weight (1).
Why it wins
Buy ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Intel – Thunder Grey — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Intel Arc 140V GPU / 15.3in 2.8K if
Buy IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 — AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Graphics / 15.3in WUXGA if
Personal fit
Neither product is clearly Apple-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
Neither product is clearly Android-first, so choose based on the overall verdict.
Camera data is close, so check the detailed camera rows before deciding.
Gaming is close from the available specs, so prioritize platform and display preference.
Better endurance for heavy daily use.
The stronger price-to-hardware choice.
Category score
Evidence
| Spec | ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Intel – Thunder Grey — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Intel Arc 140V GPU / 15.3in 2.8K | IdeaPad 5a 2-in-1 — AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 / 16 GB / 1 TB / Integrated Graphics / 15.3in WUXGA |
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| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. |
1,397.06 g
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1,619.32 g
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| Laptop Weight The product's laptop weight, measured in g. |
1,397.06 g
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1,619.32 g
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| Laptop Minimum Weight The product's laptop minimum weight, measured in g. |
1,400 g
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1,620 g
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| Regulation & Support | ||
| Warranty The product's listed warranty specification or capability. | One Year Onsite | 1 Year Courier or Carry-in |
| Display | ||
| Display The product's listed display specification or capability. | 15.3in 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, HDR 600 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 500 nits, 120Hz | 15.3in WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 400 nits, 60Hz, Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Processor The product's listed processor specification or capability. | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 258V Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz / 32 GB MOP) | AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 430 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz) |
| Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. | Integrated Intel® Arc™ 140V GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. |
1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal
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1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC
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| Os The product's listed os specification or capability. | Windows 11 Pro 64 | Windows 11 Home 64 |
| Laptop Processor The product's listed laptop processor specification or capability. | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 258V Processor (LPE-cores up to 3.70 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz / 32 GB MOP) | AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 430 Processor (2.00 GHz up to 4.50 GHz) |
| Laptop GPU The product's listed laptop gpu specification or capability. | Integrated Intel® Arc™ 140V GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Laptop Operating System The product's listed laptop operating system specification or capability. | Windows 11 Pro 64 | Windows 11 Home 64 |
| Laptop Storage Options The product's laptop storage options, measured in GB. | 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal | 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 QLC |
| Power | ||
| Battery The product's listed battery specification or capability. |
80Whr; Supports Rapid Charge (60 minutes = 80% capacity), requires 65W or higher power adapter
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60Whr; Supports Rapid Charge Boost (15 minutes = 2 hours capacity)
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| Pricing | ||
| Price The product's listed price specification or capability. |
2279.00
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1239.99
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