- ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition integrates a square display into a complete all-in-one desktop
- Intel Core Ultra X7 processors boost performance within a fixed workstation form factor
- DeskView software expands the purpose of the display beyond conventional display use
At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition, an all-in-one desktop PC built around a nearly square display.
The system features a 27.6-inch QHD IPS panel with a resolution of 2560×2880, offering more vertical workspace than traditional 16:9 and even 3:2 layouts.
Square and vertical displays are not new, as products such as the LG DualUp monitor, JapanNext JN-IPS276SDQHD-HSPC6-CMS, Alogic 28-inch vertical monitor and BenQ RD280U have already explored these formats.
Square screen on a desktop PC
Lenovo’s approach differs by integrating the form factor directly into a full desktop PC rather than offering it as a standalone business monitor.
The 16:18 aspect ratio allows more content to be displayed vertically without scrolling, which may be attractive to users who work with documents, code editors, or large data tables.
Lenovo claims that the format supports displaying two A4 pages simultaneously in portrait orientation, a scenario that widescreen displays handle less efficiently.
The near-vertical monitor uses a panel that covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and includes an anti-reflective coating.
However, its 60Hz refresh rate and 300 nits brightness suggest the display prioritizes clarity and workspace over motion performance or high dynamic range output.
The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition uses Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors combined with Intel Arc graphics offering up to 12Xe GPU cores.
Memory configurations scale up to 64GB of LPDDR5x at 9600 MT/s, while storage is supported via two M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD slots.
It comes with Windows 11 and includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.
A standout feature is the optional Smart AI camera, which reaches up to 16 MP and supports 4K video recording, including a physical privacy shutter and human presence detection, addressing privacy and security concerns common in enterprise environments.
Lenovo DeskView software allows you to convert physical documents placed in front of the screen into digital files, expanding the function of the screen beyond traditional screen use.
Audio is provided by four Harman Kardon-certified speakers and four microphones with intelligent noise cancellation.
The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition can function as a PC and external monitor simultaneously, splitting the screen to display content from two sources at once.
Port selection includes Thunderbolt, USB-C, USB-A and HDMI 2.1, offering flexibility for external devices.
The system weighs over 7kg with the stand attached, reinforcing its role as a fixed workstation rather than a portable solution.
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