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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763365417396Layer 4.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lenovo Thinkpad X9-15 Aura Edition. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News </div>MANILA – The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Aura Edition is a top-notch business laptop with very good specs, build quality and design.Business people and professionals who are looking for a light but powerful notebook with a big screen and an extra dose of toughness should give this model a look.When it comes to business laptops, the ThinkPad has always been top of mind. And for good reason–these machines have a reputation for reliability, which has held firm for several decades now. I’ve been using X9 15 Aura for several weeks now, and I can say that this model lives up to the ThinkPad reputation.Business laptops are a different breed. While consumer laptops prioritize specs and design, the notebooks meant for businessmen who travel frequently also need to be robust and handle the stresses of being lugged around, passed around, and sometimes even dropped.While I did not drop this notebook during the weeks I was testing it, it did get packed tightly into travel bags more than once and stuffed into overhead compartments with a lot of other luggage. But I never worried about the ThinkPad getting damaged because the aluminum body really felt like a solid piece of work. The display, hinge, screen, even the keyboard and trackpad all felt strong and sturdy.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763364592865lenovo thinkpad x9-15 aura logo.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lenovo Thinkpad X9-15 Aura Edition. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div>Strength also comes from within. This 15-inch laptop is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake) processor, with Intel Arc graphics. Our review unit came with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage, although there are versions with just 16GB of RAM, and a storage option of up to 2TB.It comes with a 2.8K OLED display that can run up to 120Hz,  puts out bright and vibrant colors, and, as you would expect from an OLED, deep blacks and excellent contrast. Its color gamut is also very good– with full coverage of the sRGB color space and almost full coverage of Adobe RGB.I had no complaints with the display for media consumption, and pros who do color-critical work like photo and video editing will also find it decent. The 16:10 format was also great for productivity. I could open and work on two documents side by side, thanks to the high pixel density. However, I would have preferred a matte display on this to minimize glare from the surroundings, especially when you’re working outdoors or on the move.The keyboard is one of the best I’ve typed on so far. While my all-time favorite laptop keyboard is still the one on my retired 2012 Macbook Pro Retina, the X9 15 Aura’s keys are excellent. The layout is spacious, the individual keys are stable, have decent travel and just the right amount of tactile feedback.People who like to hear keys clicking when they type, however, may be disappointed as the keyboard here is pretty quiet. Personally, I don’t mind it as the firm tactile feedback is enough for me.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763364643896IMG_20251116_161932.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lenovo Thinkpad X9-15 Aura Edition. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div>The large touchpad is also pretty responsive to swipes and gestures. As this is haptic, you can click anywhere, instead of having to limit yourself to a section of the pad. Old-time users of ThinkPads, meanwhile, may wonder what happened to the iconic TrackPoint in the middle of the keyboard. I know many ThinkPad fans swear by the usefulness of this, but as someone who is not really a ThinkPad user, I did not miss the TrackPoint at all.  Battery life is very good for a 15-inch business notebook. It could get me through a whole 9-hour  day’s work with a bit of extra charge to spare. My work is done mostly on the browser, with around twenty plus tabs open at one point to monitor other websites, YouTube, social media websites, Google Docs, Teams etc.The sound quality of the speakers is superb. Compared to other laptops I’ve tried, it has a fuller bass, punchier highs, and it can really crank up the volume if you want to watch some Netflix. There is a fair level of distortion if you push the volume to the highest setting, but even the mid-level settings are enough to fill a conference room.Can this notebook be used for games? Yes, but not at the highest settings, as this doesn’t have a dedicated graphics card.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763364675634IMG_20251116_162029.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lenovo Thinkpad X9-15 Aura Edition. Arthur Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</div>In terms of ports, though, the X9-15 Aura is just OK. it has two Thunderbolt ports, one USB-A port, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm jack. Tech bros would probably want an Ethernet port here, while creatives may want a card reader too for easier transfer of videos and photos.Another ergonomic bonus point for the X9-15 is that you can open it easily with one hand. There is also a fingerprint reader to the right of the delete key for extra security, although I wasn’t abel to try this as the review unit given to us was still locked to the marketing team. The X9-15 also has the Windows Hello facial recognition login feature, but again, as this was a review unit, I was not able to test how fast it was. But in fairness, i don’t think Lenovo would penny-pinch on such an essential security feature.With a weight of 1.4 kilos or 3.1 lbs, this is not exactly an ‘Air’ device. If weight is an issue, the smaller X1 Carbon Gen 13 would probably be a better fit for you, as it only weighs 1 kg.All in all, this is a very good business laptop, and it’s no wonder why ThinkPads continue to be the gear of choice of serious business people and hardcore nerdy pros.The ThinkPad X9-15 Aura Edition sells for P106,229.69 on the Lenovo Philippines website.

Business people and professionals looking for a light but powerful notebook with a big screen and an extra dose of toughness should give this model a look.

Business people and professionals looking for a light but powerful notebook with a big screen and an extra dose of toughness should give this model a look.

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REVIEW: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Aura Edition is a laptop for pros, businessmen

Arthur Fuentes,

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Published Nov 18, 2025 09:00 AM PHT

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