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ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 9

2024 · Windows 11 Pro

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CPU65
GPU28
Display72
Memory67
Connect53
Portable70

Configuration

Scores

80+ Excellent60+ Good40+ Fair
Perf
65
Top 22% of ThinkPad
Single
68
Multi
62
GPU
28
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Display
72
Top 8% of ThinkPad
Memory
67
Top 11% of ThinkPad
Connect
53
Top 36% of ThinkPad
Port
70
Top 39% of ThinkPad
Value
46

Swiss Prices

Digitecretail
26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155U / 32GB / 1TB
CHF 2’139
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26.02.2026· Ultra 7 155U / 32GB / 512GB
CHF 2’190
Digitecsale
29.11.2024· Black Friday 2024
CHF 2’299
Digitecretail
15.11.2024
CHF 2’549
Lenovo CHmsrp
10.11.2024
CHF 2’799
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Specifications

CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 155U (12C/14T, 4.8 GHz, 15W)
Display14" 2.8K OLED OLED · 120Hz · 400 nits · Touch
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) · max 64GB
Storage1 TB NVMe (1 slot)
GPUIntel Arc Graphics · integrated
Battery57 Wh
Weight1.35 kg
Ports2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Input6-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

Form Factor

14.0"315 mm221 mmSide Profile18 mm
1.35 kg|315 × 221 × 18 mm|1.3 L
1.35 kgWeight
57WhBattery
14"Screen
6portsTotal I/O
I/O Breakdown
2x Thunderbolt 42x USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm
Wi-Fi 6EBluetooth 5.36-row · Backlit · TrackPoint

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RAM
32GB LPDDR5x — Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage
Memory Score
Current
67

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Use Case Fit

ExcellentOffice / Productivity
GoodSoftware Development
GoodGaming
ExcellentVideo Editing
ExcellentData Science / ML
ExcellentVirtualization

Linux Compatibility

Kernel 6.5++
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Wi-FiIntel AX211 — iwlwifi
GPUIntel Arc Graphics — i915
Fingerprintlibfprint supported
Audiosof-firmware
TouchscreenWacom digitizer — Wayland recommended
Fedora: Fedora 39+ works well. Use Wayland for best touchscreen/pen experience.

Certified convertible. Pen input works well under Wayland.

Analysis

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The ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 9 is a 2024 flagship ultraportable built for executive mobility. It pairs a Intel Core Ultra 7 155U with 32 GB soldered LPDDR5x and a 2.8K OLED OLED panel at 14". At 1.35 kg with a 57 Wh battery, it is highly portable.

Strengths

  • 2.8K OLED OLED display with deep blacks
  • 120 Hz smooth refresh rate
  • Touchscreen input
  • 32 GB memory for heavy multitasking
  • 1 TB+ onboard storage
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 for docking and eGPU
  • Lenovo Linux-certified
  • TrackPoint pointing stick

Limitations

  • RAM soldered — not user-upgradeable
  • No built-in Ethernet
  • No SD card reader

Analysis derived from public PSREF specifications

Editorial Notes

The X1 Yoga Gen 9 is the convertible sibling of the X1 Carbon Gen 12, sharing its Intel Core Ultra platform and 2.8K OLED panel but adding 360-degree hinge and active pen support. The garaged pen eliminates the need to carry a separate stylus. At 1.35 kg it is only slightly heavier than the Carbon.

Known Issues

The OLED panel in tent mode can accumulate fingerprints quickly — a microfibre cloth is essential. Pen jitter at very slow drawing speeds is reported but within normal range for EMR digitizers.

Swiss Market

Popular with Swiss consultants and architects who present on-site. The pen-capable OLED is valued for annotating drawings and signing documents. Available at Lenovo CH and Digitec.

Linux

Lenovo-certified for Ubuntu. Pen input works via libwacom. Auto-rotation in tablet mode requires iio-sensor-proxy. The OLED touch panel works natively on recent kernels.