ROG Strix G18 (2025) vs ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition (15" Intel)
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ROG Strix G18 (2025) is $34.01 cheaper; ROG Strix G18 (2025) has more RAM (64 GB vs 32 GB); ROG Strix G18 (2025) has a dedicated GPU.
| Specification | ROG Strix G18 (2025) | ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition (15" Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,299.99 | $2,334 |
| CPU | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 338H |
| RAM | 64 GB DDR5-5600 | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 5070 Laptop · 8 GB GDDR7 | Integrated |
| NPU | 13 TOPS | 47 TOPS |
| Display | 18″ 2.5K | 15.3″ 2.8K |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 7.0 lb | 3.1 lb |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 88 Wh |
| Wi-Fi | 7 | 7 |
| Ports | 4×TB5 · 2×USB-C · 3×USB-A · RJ45 · Audio | 3×TB4 · 1×USB-A · HDMI 2.1 · SD · Audio |
| Rating | — | ★ 4.6 |