HP - EliteBook X G1i vs Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed battery life | 20 h | 18 h |
| Battery | 68 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.35 kg |
Between the EliteBook X G1i and Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition), the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in claimed battery life / weight, while the Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) wins on battery. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 67.7 and the Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) scores 69 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 69). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the EliteBook X G1i if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are claimed battery life, weight. The single most decisive one: Claimed battery life — 11.11% more. 20 h vs 18 h.
Pick the Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery. The single most decisive one: Battery — 10.29% more. 75 Wh vs 68 Wh.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, screen size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: HP - EliteBook X G1i or Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition)?
Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) leads the current Mars Score by 1.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - EliteBook X G1i if…
HP - EliteBook X G1i has the measurable edge on claimed battery h, weight kg.
Choose Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) if…
Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) has the measurable edge on battery wh.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 11.11% more. 20 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Weight — 0.05 kg less. 1.3 vs 1.35.
Why Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) wins
- ▲Battery — 10.29% more. 75 Wh vs 68 Wh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kglead | 1.35 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 12.9 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 " | 14 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Lenovo - Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Wh | 75 Whlead |
| Claimed battery life | 20 hlead | 18 h |
| USB-C portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition)?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition)?+
EliteBook X G1i is lighter at 1.3 kg vs 1.35 kg.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or Yoga Slim 9i (Aura Edition)?+
Both have OLED displays.