ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Intel (15") - Thunder Grey is $36 cheaper; Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 has more RAM (32 GB vs 16 GB); Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 has more storage (8 TB vs 512 GB).
| Kubuntu Focus 16" XE GEN 3 | ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Intel (15") - Thunder Grey | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,795 | $1,759 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 8 TB NVMe | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Arc 130V |
| NPU | — | 48 TOPS |
| Display | 16″ WUXGA | 15.3″ 2.8K |
| Operating system | Kubuntu 26.04 LTS | Windows 11 Pro |
| Rating | — | ★ 4.5 |
