We were already fans of the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, but the new Glacial White color makes a bold, lasting impression.
Lenovo announced a handful of new additions to its core line of ThinkPad laptops today at IFA in Berlin.
The new devices announced are the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, ThinkPad P16v Gen 3, and ThinkPad X9 in a new Glacier White colorway.
The ThinkPad X9 made waves earlier this year, breaking with the lineup’s aesthetics for a slick form factor and new « engine hub » design concept.
When the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition debuted at CES in early 2025, it immediately caught my attention for its stark departure from the ThinkPad design ethos. No TrackPoint, no black, utilitarian design, and no left/right trackpad buttons. Was this even a ThinkPad?
Well, yes, but it’s something entirely new, as well. The X9 is a highly functional laptop in its own right, with an ultraportable form, decent battery life, and sleek aesthetic with its ribbed bottom plate and engine hub. In fact, it was our pick for best Windows laptop of 2025 for its combination of performance relative to value, and bold design.
So what’s new with the X9? It’s white. The matte « Glacial White » colorway adds a sleek, future-forward aesthetic to a laptop that was already unafraid of breaking from the mold.
