- The world’s largest PC supplier joins Apple and Dell to widely reuse cobalt in new devices
- The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 are powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 CPU (Series 2)
- Despite their flagship status, both still only use PCIe 4.0
Lenovo has announced its latest premium business laptops, the ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura editions, at CES 2025.
These high-performance laptops feature Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors with Intel Arc
Given their flagship status, we would have liked Lenovo to have gone beyond PCIe 4.0 for these, but sadly that’s not the case.
Customer replaceable batteries
The laptops include two Thunderbolt 4 ports conveniently housed in a redesigned “engine center” for easy connection and maintenance access, and HDMI 2.1.
Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. There is a large glass touchpad and a redesigned keyboard. The laptop communication bar integrates an 8MP MIPI camera with IR support and dual noise-canceling microphones for high-quality video conferencing.
The main differences between the ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura editions lie in the screen size, battery capacity and weight. The It weighs 1.21 kg (2.66 pounds) and includes a 55 Wh battery.
The Wh, it is more suitable for longer work sessions and heavier workloads. The largest laptop weighs 3.19 pounds (1.45 kg).
As a welcome touch, both models feature a customer-replaceable battery that uses 100% recycled cobalt cells, which not only reduces reliance on virgin materials but also extends the life of the devices by making maintenance much easier.
Cobalt batteries are known for their high energy density, providing longer run times and efficient power delivery in a compact size, making them ideal for use in premium ultrabooks. Apple and Dell have already adopted recycled cobalt in their devices, so it’s good to see Lenovo follow suit.
Both models will be available from February 2025, with the ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition priced from $1,399, while the X9 15 Aura Edition starts at $1,549.
