Head-to-Head: ThinkPad X9-14 vs ASUS Vivobook S16 vs LG Gram Pro 16 vs MSI Vector 16 HX — which should you buy?

Model	CPU	GPU	Display	Battery	Weight	Best For
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura	Intel Core Ultra (Lunar Lake)	Intel Arc integrated	14″ OLED 2.8K 120Hz / IPS 1920×1200	~55Wh, up to a full workday	~1.21–1.24 kg	Business professionals, secure portability
ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607	AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS / Snapdragon X / Intel Ultra (varies)	Integrated Radeon / Adreno / Intel Arc	16″ 3K OLED 120Hz / 2.5K IPS 144Hz	70–75Wh, up to all-day runtime	~1.39–1.74 kg	Students, productivity, value OLED
LG Gram Pro 16 (16Z90TS)	Intel Core Ultra 7 / Ultra 9	Intel Arc integrated	16″ 2.5K IPS 144Hz	77Wh, very long endurance	~1.23 kg	Travelers, ultra-light 16″ productivity
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG	Intel Core i9-14900HX / Ultra H series	NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti / 4080	16″ QHD+ 240Hz IPS	90–99Wh, shorter under load	~2.6–2.8 kg	Gamers, creators, workstation power

Short Verdicts

ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura – A premium, ultra-portable 14″ with OLED, strong security, and enterprise durability.
ASUS Vivobook S16 – A stylish 16″ with OLED options, solid productivity performance, and long battery life in efficient builds.
LG Gram Pro 16 – The lightest 16″ laptop with impressive battery life and AI-ready Copilot+ features.
MSI Vector 16 HX – A heavy but powerful laptop built for gaming, 3D workloads, and demanding creative tasks.

Buyer’s Guide

Choose ThinkPad X9-14 if you want the best mix of portability, durability, and enterprise features.
Choose ASUS Vivobook S16 if you want an affordable 16″ OLED laptop with strong daily performance.
Choose LG Gram Pro 16 if you prioritize ultra-lightweight design and all-day battery life.
Choose MSI Vector 16 HX if you need maximum CPU/GPU power for gaming or creative workloads.

About the Author:
Poly Kaza is a seasoned technology journalist and wearable tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience reviewing and analyzing the latest innovations in smart devices. He has a deep understanding of the underlying technologies that power smartwatches and a passion for helping consumers make informed decisions about their digital companions. His work focuses on bridging the gap between complex technical specifications and practical user experience, with a keen eye on how wearables impact daily life and health.