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THINKPAD: DEDICATED PROCESSING UNIT TO ACCELERATE TASKS

- Arthur Goldstuck

Lenovo's ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is a refined business laptop designed for professionals who need portability, performance, and future-facing AI capabilities.

As part of a new generation of Copilot+ PCs, it features a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) to accelerate AI-driven tasks, making it one of the first AI-ready business machines on the market.

From the outside, the ThinkPad X9 14 is exactly what you'd expect from a premium Lenovo business machine: sturdy, understated, and light enough to carry without a thought.

The recycled aluminum chassis feels premium and eco-conscious at the same time, while the red dot above the "i" in the logo remains an iconic nod to the ThinkPad's heritage.

At 1.24kg, it's easily portable, though a small protrusion on the front edge of the lid is likely to divide opinions between those who appreciate a little flourish and those who prefer an entirely smooth closure.

Opening the lid reveals a bright 1080p display that reaches 400 nits of brightness—enough to work comfortably in most lighting conditions.

The thin bezels help modernize the look, but the standard model sticks to a 60Hz refresh rate, meaning smoother scrolling and animations remain the privilege of the higher-end configurations.