Lenovo just announced a load of ThinkPad laptops, ranging from budget-friendly devices to mobile workstations.
What you need to know
- Lenovo announced several updates to its ThinkPad laptop portfolio.
- Lenovo completely redesigned the X13 and X13 Yoga and updated its T and L series.
- The company also announced refreshes the P14s and P15s mobile workstation laptops.
Lenovo announced a refresh to its ThinkPad laptop lineups, including updates to its X13, X13 Yoga, T series, L series, and P series. The updated laptops focus on modern connectivity, including optional 5G support and Wi-Fi 6E, though 5G support is only on some models. Depending on the device you choose, you'll have an option of 11th Gen Intel Core vPro processors or AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors. Only some of the laptops have options for AMD, which are noted in the spec tables below.
The updated laptops range from budget-friendly options like the L14 and L15 all the way up to mobile workstations like the P14s and P15s.
ThinkPad L14 and L15
The ThinkPad L14 and L15 are more affordable ThinkPad laptops. They have starting prices of $689, which is around half the price of many other ThinkPad laptops. The ThinkPad L1 i and L15 i run on 11th Gen Intel Core vPro processors, and the ThinkPad L14 and L15 run on AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors.
| Category | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 | Lenovo ThinkPad L15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
Up to 64GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Intel UHD NVIDIA MX450 (optional) |
Intel Iris Xe NVIDIA MX450 (optional) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB HDD Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
Up to 2TB HDD Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches HD, TN, 220 nits FHD, IPS, 250 nits FHD, IPS, touch, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Low power, 400 nits |
15 inches HD, TN, 220 nits FHD, IPS, 250 nits FHD, IPS, Touch, 300 nits |
| Ports | Two USB-A 3.2 USB-C 3.2 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet microSD reader 3.5mm audio |
Two USB-A 3.2 USB-C 3.2 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet microSD reader 3.5mm audio |
| Audio | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 LTE CAT12 NFC |
Wi-Fi 6 LTE CAT12 NFC |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 45Wh 65W AC adapter |
45Wh 65W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 13.03 x 9.25 x 0.75 inches (331mm x 235mm x 19.1mm) |
14.43 x 9.84 x 0.83 inches (366.5mm x 250mm x 21mm) |
| Weight | From 3.49 pounds (1.58kg) | From 4.39 pounds (1.99kg) |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Availability | May 2021 | May 2021 |
| Starting price | $689 | $689 |
Lenovo ThinkPad L series
These are more budget-friendly ThinkPad laptops. They have a much lower starting price than other ThinkPad devices, but still feature plenty of ports and power for work on the go.
ThinkPad P14s and P15s
The ThinkPad P14s, P14s i, and P15 laptops are mobile workstations that can handle more demanding workloads while remaining mobile-friendly. Lenovo highlights that they can run programs like AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Revit, and SolidWorks despite their more compact form factors. The P14s runs on an AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics. There are also options for P series laptops with 11th Gen Intel Core processors with NVIDIA T500 discrete graphics.
These laptops also have X-Rite factory color calibration, meaning they're color accurate out of the box.
| Category | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s | Lenovo ThinkPad P15s |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Red Hat Linux |
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Red Hat Linux |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe NVIDIA T500 (4GB) |
Intel Iris Xe NVIDIA T500 (4GB) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) 500 nits, ePrivacy 400 nits, Low power 300 nits, Touch IPS, 300 nits 3840x2160 (UHD) IPS, 500 nits HDR400 Dolby Vision X-Rite Color |
15 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Touch, non-touch 300 nits 3840x2160 (UHD) IPS, 600 nits HDR 400 Dolby Vision X-Rite Color |
| Ports | Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) Two Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet 3.5mm audio microSD reader |
Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1) Two Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet 3.5mm audio microSD reader |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 LTE CAT12, CAT16 NFC |
Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 LTE CAT12, CAT16 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p IR camera |
Front-facing 720p IR camera |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Camera shutter dTPM 2.0 |
Fingerprint reader Camera shutter dTPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 50Wh 65W AC adapter |
57Wh 65W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 12.95 x 8.94 x 0.70 inches (329mm x 227mm x 17.9mm) |
14.4 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches (365.8mm x 248mm x 19.1mm) |
| Weight | From 3.24 pounds (1.47kg) | From 3.87 pounds (1.76kg) |
| Color | Black Storm Grey |
Black Storm Grey |
| Availability | March 2021 (i) May 2021 |
March 2021 |
| Starting price | $1,389 (i) $1,169 |
$1,389 |
Lenovo ThinkPad P series
These are mobile workstations that provide power on the go while still having a portable form factor. There are options with NVIDIA T500 discrete graphics.
ThinkPad T series
The ThinkPad T series focuses on productivity and comes in a variety of sizes and configurations. The lineup includes the T14s, T14, and T15 powered by 11th Gen Intel vPro processors and the T14s and T14 powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors.
You can get up to a 14-inch UHD HDR Dolby Vision display that can reach up to 500 nits of brightness or up to a 15.6-inch UHD HDR Dolby Vision display that can reach up to 600 nits. The displays should be bright enough for most settings, including outdoor use, depending on how much sunlight you're dealing with.
The T14s models integrate a fingerprint reader into the power button and feature Human Presence Detection.
| Category | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
| RAM | Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Intel UHD NVIDIA MX450 (optional) |
Intel Iris Xe |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 14 inches FHD, IPS, 250 nits FHD, IPS, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Touch, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Low power, 400 nits FPD, IPS, Touch, PrivacyGuard, 500 nits UHD, IPS, Dolby Vision, 500 nits |
14 inches FHD, IPS, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Touch, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Touch, PrivacyGuard, 500 nits UHD, IPS, Dolby Vision, 500 nits |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet SD card reader 3.5mm audio |
Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.2 HDMI 2.0 3.5mm audio |
| Audio | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p IR camera |
Front-facing 720p IR hybrid Front-facing 1080p IR hybrid |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E LTE CAT12, CAT16 LTE CAT4 (PRC) NFC |
Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E 4G LTE CAT 12 5G LTE CAT20 LTE CAT4 (PRC) NFC |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 50Wh 65W AC adapter |
57Wh 65W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 8.9 x 0.70 inches (329mm x 227mm x 17.9mm) |
12.89 x 8.82 x 0.64 inches (327.5mm x 224mm x 16.14mm) |
| Weight | From 3.23 pounds (1.47kg) | From 2.83 pounds (1.28kg) |
| Color | Black Black (antimicrobial) Storm Grey |
Black Storm Grey |
| Availability | March 2021 (i) May 2021 |
March 2021 (i) May 2021 |
| Starting price | $1,389 (i) $1,159 |
$1,499 (i) $1,279 |
ThinkPad T15
| Category | Lenovo ThinkPad T15 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro |
| RAM | Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz Dual channel |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Intel UHD NVIDIA MX450 (optional) |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 15.6 inches FHD, IPS, 300 nits FHD, IPS, Touch, 300 nits UHD, IPS, Dolby Vision, 600 nits |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.1 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet 3.5mm audio SD card reader |
| Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E LTE CAT12, CAT16 NFC |
| Camera | Front-facing 720p IR camera |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter<br<dTPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 57Wh 65W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 14.4 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches (365.8mm x 248mm x 19.1mm) |
| Weight | From 3.86 pounds (1.75kg) |
| Color | Black Black (antimicrobial) Storm Grey |
| Availability | March 2021 |
| Starting price | $1,379 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T series
This lineup has a variety of sizes and configurations available. You can choose between 14 or 15-inch models with Intel or AMD processors
ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga
The ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga are lightweight laptops that prioritize portability. They feature a 16:10 aspect ratio, which allows you to see more on a screen at once without bulking up the body too much. They have always-on always-connected technology, which makes it quicker to jump right into work.
The ThinkPad X13 i and X13 Yoga are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core vPro processors, and the ThinkPad X13 runs on an AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processor.
The X13 is a traditional clamshell laptop, though it can open flat, which is useful for presenting. The X13 Yoga is a flexible 2-in-1 that can flip around into different modes, including working as a tablet.
| Category | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro |
| RAM | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz |
Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz |
| Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe | Up to Intel Iris Xe |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inches 16:10 aspect ratio FHD+, IPS, 100% sRGB, 300 nits FHD+, Touch, 100% sRGB, 300 nits FHD+, IPS, PrivacyGuard, 500 nits QHD+, IPS, Low power, 400 nits, Low blue light |
13.3 inches 16:10 aspect ratio Touch FHD+, 300 nits FHD+, 300 nits, Anti-reflective FHD+, PrivacyGuard, 500 nits QHD+, 400 nits, Low blue light |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-A 3.2 HDMI 2.0 3.5mm audio |
Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-A 3.2 HDMI 2.0 3.5mm audio |
| Audio | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 4G LTE CAT12 5G LTE CAT20 LTE CAT4 (PRC) NFC |
Wi-Fi 6 LTE CAT 12 LTE CAT4 (PRC) NFC |
| Camera | Front-facing 1080p IR hybrid Front-facing 720p IR hybrid |
Up to 720p IR hybrid |
| Security | Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
Fingerprint reader Webcam shutter dTPM 2.0 |
| Battery | 41Wh or 54.7Wh 65W AC adapter |
52.8Wh 65W AC adapter |
| Dimensions | 12.04 x 8.55 x 0.72 inches (305.8mm x 217.06mm x 18.19mm) |
12.01 x 8.42 x 0.61 inches (305mm x 213.9mm x 15.39mm) |
| Weight | From 2.62 pounds (1.19kg) | From 2.65 pounds (1.2kg) |
| Color | Black Storm Grey |
Black carbon fiber |
| Availability | March 2021 (i) May 2021 |
April 2021 |
| Starting price | $1,299 (i) $1,139 |
$1,379 |
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga
These laptops come in either a traditional clamshell form factor or a flexible 2-in-1. They have always-on always-connected technology to help you jump right into your work.
Many of the new ThinkPad laptops start rolling out in March 2021, though you'll have to wait until as late as May 2021 to purchase some of them.
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