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We first saw it at CES 2025. Now, the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition admittedly, a name that could use some work is in India. It has been launched for Rs 1,37,255, and it is unlike any other Windows laptop I've come across. The market is flooded with thin and light laptops, but they all look the same and offer the same generic features. This one, however, has potential. It is not just another thin and light Windows laptop it feels like a machine built with purpose.


 I had a brief hands-on experience with the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition at Lenovo's fourth annual Tech World event in Mumbai, and even in that short time, it impressed me.


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 Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition: Initial impressions
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 At just 1.21kg, the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is impressively lightweight, making it a great option for professionals who are always on the move. Especially if you're like me and always need to have a laptop on you trust me this one feels like a feather in the backpack.


 However, despite being lightweight, the build quality feels premium. Lenovo has also gone the sustainable route, using 50 per cent recycled aluminium in its construction, which is a nice touch. What I immediately noticed was the weight distribution. You can open the lid with one hand, a small but telling detail that speaks to the level of refinement in its design.


 The 14-inch OLED display is easily one of the highlights. With a sharp 2.8K (2880 x 1800) resolution and deep, vibrant colours, it is sure to make everything from documents to videos look crisp and lively. The demo units at the booth had vibrant HDR videos playing, and boy, the panel looked breathtaking. That said, the glossy finish means reflections could be a potential issue in bright environments, but the contrast and colour depth of OLED should more than makeup for it. The refresh rate, however, is limited to 60Hz, which seems like an odd miss on Lenovo's part, given that in this price range most Windows laptops now come with displays that have higher refresh rates, like 120Hz.


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 The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, paired with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. While I couldn't put it through demanding workloads in a crowded demo area, everything on the machine felt smooth apps launched quickly, animations were fluid, and Windows 11 ran without a hitch. Of course, the real test would be in everyday use, but based on my initial experience, it seems well-equipped for professional tasks.


 ThinkPads have long been known for their keyboards, and this one lives up to its reputation. The keys have around 1.4mm of travel, offering a comfortable typing experience, though I personally would have liked a bit more spacing. The bigger surprise, however, was the trackpad. Lenovo has switched to a haptic trackpad, eliminating physical clicks in favour of a smooth, pressure-sensitive surface. It feels precise, responsive, and dare I say it one of the best I've come across on a Windows laptop.


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 It's pretty clear that Lenovo has put serious thought into the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition, balancing portability, performance, and sustainability. It's sleek, powerful enough for professional workloads, and introduces some well-executed design refinements. While a brief demo isn't enough to determine how it holds up in the long run, my first impressions suggest this is a strong contender for those seeking a high-quality Windows laptop for under Rs 1,50,000. I'd love to spend more time with it to see how it performs in real-world use, but from what I've seen so far, Lenovo is onto something good here.


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We first saw it at CES 2025. Now, the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition admittedly, a name that could use some work is in India. It has been launched for Rs 1,37,255, and it is unlike any other Win…