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The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 contains a 99 Wh battery.

Lenovo releases new 16-inch ThinkPad in North America with up to 128 GB RAM

Lenovo has released a 16-inch ThinkPad in North America. Equipped with up to 128 GB RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, the ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 also features a 99 Wh battery. Other markets have received variants with 192 GB RAM, though.
Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2026 18:28
The full die of Intel Panther Lake.

It is finally here, going into ThinkPads, EliteBooks: Intel Panther Lake completes roll-out

With the release of Panther Lake to the commercial segment with vPro that includes popular business brands like the Lenovo ThinkPad and HP EliteBook, Panther Lake is now fully on the market.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Mar 2026 14:00
The new Dell Pro 5 14.

Most configurable: This new Dell Pro laptop now has LPCAMM2 memory and Intel Core Ultra X7

Dell is introducing its new Dell Pro lineup. The new Dell Pro 5 laptops, available in 14- and 16-inch, include the most options by far, including AMD and Intel CPUs, plus LPCAMM2 memory - a groundbreaking innovation.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Mar 2026 14:00
The Dell Pro 7 13.

Against ThinkPad T14s and X13: Dell reanimates thinnest Dell Pro laptop series

Back from the Dell hell: After killing the Dell Latitude 7000, Dell brings it back! The new Dell Pro 7 laptops are set to compete with machines like the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s and ThinkPad X13.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Mar 2026 14:00
The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9.

Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB and Panther Lake announced

The new Lenovo Thinkpad T1g Gen 9 is an update of one of the most expensive ThinkPad series: It is a premium 16-inch laptop for the multimedia segment with Nvidia GeForce GPUs. The newest model has Intel Panther Lake CPUs, and the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Mar 2026 15:58
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9.

Going Panther Lake very quickly: Lenovo updates ThinkPad P1 line with the P1 Gen 9 after just six months

An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5.

AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, LPCAMM2: Redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 400 announced

Apart from the expensive ThinkPad P1, Lenovo also updates the less expensive ThinkPad P16s line. The new ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 has a unified design for both the AMD and Intel models, as well as dedicated Nvidia GPUs for the AMD variants for the first time.
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop with 32 GB RAM is now $980 off for a limited time.

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with 32 GB RAM and beautiful OLED display is over $1,000 off for a limited time

Thanks to an ongoing sale at Lenovo, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop is now available with an attractive 39% discount. The laptop sports an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 32 GB RAM, and a beautiful 2.8K OLED display.
Sambit Saha, 14 Mar 2026 23:21
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T series laptops are more repairable than most.

10/10 from iFixit: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G7 and ThinkPad T16 G5 star with Framework Laptop matching repairability

iFixit has now put the ThinkPad T14 G7 and ThinkPad T16 G5 through their paces. With 10/10 repairability scores, the pair match recent Framework Laptop releases with their excellent modularity. All is not perfect with Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T series laptops when it comes to repairability, though.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 16:18
The Lenovo ThinkPad X14 Gen 1.

A ThinkPad laptop with modules: Unannounced slim Lenovo ThinkPad X14 with Magic Bay accessories leaks

The Magic Bay accessories have so far been exclusive to the Lenovo ThinkBook line, but it seems like Lenovo is bringing them to the ThinkPad line: The iF Design Award has revealed the so far unannounced Lenovo ThinkPad X14 Gen 1, a new addition to the line.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Mar 2026 21:25
The ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition is not available yet in North America.

Lenovo releases new 14-inch ThinkPad globally with 120 Hz VRR OLED

Lenovo has released a 14-inch ThinkPad globally. Also a 2-in-1, the new ThinkPad features a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors with up to 32 GB of RAM at launch. Lenovo offers the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition with an optional 120 Hz VRR display, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2026 20:47
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14.

Now available to order in many countries: Panther Lake powered Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 releases

March is here and so is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - almost, at least. The thin premium model that is much more modular than the X1 Carbon Gen 13 can now be ordered with various Panther Lake CPUs.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Mar 2026 13:51
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is now on sale for 60% under the official list price

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 with 4K display and RTX dGPU experiences 60% price drop

Lenovo has cut the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 by 60% to $1,739, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, RTX Pro 2000 with 8GB VRAM and a 16-inch 4K IPS display with up to 800 nits and full DCI-P3 coverage. Our review praises its thin and light chassis, quiet cooling as well as a few other aspects of this intriguing 16-inch workstation laptop.
Enrico Frahn, 06 Mar 2026 21:25
The ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is one of Lenovo's best-equipped business-focused laptops

Deal | RTX 5070-equipped Lenovo ThinkPad T1g with Core Ultra 9 and 4K screen hits lowest price ever

(Update: OLED model now 61% off) Lenovo is running another sale and has discounted the 16-inch ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, which stands out with its high-res 4K IPS display as well as powerful components like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070.
Enrico Frahn, 06 Mar 2026 17:48
The first mainstream commercial laptop with LPCAMM2: The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

Hands on with the only Intel Core Ultra X7 laptops with upgradable RAM: Lenovo's singular new ThinkPad T14 G7 and T16 G5

Lenovo's ThinkPad T series is known to be the dependable workhorse series, but with the new T14 G7 and T16 G5, Lenovo takes a bold swing: Thanks to LPCAMM2 memory, the T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 are the only laptops thus far that combine the powerful Panther Lake X7 CPUs with Intel ARC B300 graphics and upgradeable RAM.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Mar 2026 14:08
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a numpad.

Deal | 64 GB RAM, 4K display, 56% off: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 laptop with RTX 3500 Ada GPU gets big discount

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 workstation laptop with the Core i7-14700HX CPU, an RTX 3500 Ada GPU with 12 GB of VRAM, 64 GB of DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 4K display is now on sale at a massive 56% discount. We reviewed the laptop and gave it a high rating.
Fawad Murtaza, 04 Mar 2026 11:43
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition with 32GB RAM is now on sale with a 40% discount

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with Core Ultra 7 and 32GB DDR5 is now 40% off

Lenovo has increased its discount on last year's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition, which sports an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U with 32GB RAM as well as a 1TB SSD. Although the Full-HD display is not particularly impressive, the 14-inch laptop performed well in our in-depth review.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Mar 2026 20:12
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 come with 75 Wh battery, Intel Panther Lake or AMD Gorgon Point

At MWC 2026, Lenovo is announcing their newest additions to the legendary ThinkPad T series. The mainstream models Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 get a lot of love this year, as Lenovo totally redesigned them. Both will launch with AMD and Intel options.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The modular components of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 debuts with Snapdragon X2 Elite and more lightweight 1.1 kg chassis

In addition to the standard T14 and T16, Lenovo also updates the more premium T series model, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7. The new version comes with the latest CPUs, which includes Intel Panther Lake, AMD Gorgon Point, but also the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite. Additionally, Lenovo has revamped the design, making it more repairable, lightweight and convenient to use by adding a USB-C port on the right side.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2.

No OLED, but more practicality: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 sticks to WUXGA IPS and brings back the pen garage

The second generation of the T14s 2-in-1 is here, and it brings some significant changes. It gets updated to be closer to the regular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G7, and it also includes a new built in digitizer pen - plus, naturally, Intel Panther Lake.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 offers a typical ThinkPad keyboard layout.

Lenovo launches new ThinkPad 2-in-1 with up to 64 GB RAM

The ThinkPad 2-in-1 has returned. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the Surface Pro rival also features a 3:2 display with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. The ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 weighs just 1.25 kg including its impressive keyboard folio too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
Lenovo has marked down the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD by a massive 45%

Deal | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX-powered Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 96GB RAM gets 45% price cut

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 also sports a bright IPS screen with up to 500 nits and 100% sRGB colors. Thanks to the massive amount of DDR5 RAM, the 14-inch laptop might be a good deal for some memory-hungry users.
Enrico Frahn, 01 Mar 2026 18:08
The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 in its natural habitat: a desk.

The affordable ThinkPad that’s happiest as a desktop replacement

Sometimes laptops are best suited for a certain use case. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD, it is very clear: This is not a laptop you want to use on the go that often.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Feb 2026 17:07
The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD with the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 215.

This AMD Ryzen 5 processor we tested bucks the AI trend: The CPU without an NPU

When it comes to new tech, AI is everywhere. However, in some instances, you can still find products that forgo the controversial technology completely. The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD, an affordable business laptop, is such a product, if you configure it with the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 215.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Feb 2026 18:50
This affordable laptop has 32 GB RAM for cheap: Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD review

85% This affordable laptop has 32 GB RAM for cheap: Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD review

AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 215 debutante. Some laptops have strong graphics capabilities, some fast CPUs. The Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD, an affordable business laptop for the office, has neither. Instead, this device offers something much more precious these days: Lots of DDR5 RAM, and the ability to upgrade it down the line.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 215, Radeon 740M, 16", 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Feb 2026 18:37
The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is a well-equipped 14-inch laptop with RTX GPU and a 3K display

Deal | RTX-powered Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 32GB RAM and 3K 120Hz display drops to lowest price ever

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has received a sizable discount and is now available for slightly over $1,100. Thanks to a bright 3K IPS display with good color space coverage and Nvidia RTX graphics, the 14-inch laptop is not just suitable for regular office applications.
Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2026 17:38
The ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 from the front and rear.

Microsoft Surface Pro but a ThinkPad: New Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Detachable leaks with Trackpoint

An early leak has revealed Lenovo's next attempt at building a ThinkPad-branded 2-in-1. Tipped to feature Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 could be more repairable than the Microsoft Surface Pro without compromising on other classic ThinkPad details either.
Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2026 14:47
The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Lenovo quietly adds Intel Lunar Lake to 16-inch ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 and E16 Gen 3

It is 2026 already, but Lenovo clearly believes there is still life left in the Intel Lunar Lake platform that originally came out in 2024. Lenovo is releasing two new 16-inch models with Lunar Lake that previously were not available with the efficient Intel CPUs: The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 4.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Feb 2026 18:35
Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3

Lenovo's ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 comes with Thunderbolt 5 & a Tandem OLED screen, but only a slow version of the RTX 5080

The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 is a large 16-inch workstation and Lenovo includes pretty much any feature you can think of. However, when it comes to the performance, the new laptop can be a bit disappointing and it is actually the slowest GeForce RTX 5080 we have tested so far.
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Feb 2026 00:09
A mobile workstation with disappointing performance - Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 review

87% A mobile workstation with disappointing performance - Lenovo ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 review

A slow RTX 5080 and an insufficient power supply. The ThinkPad T16g is a powerful mobile workstation from Lenovo that uses regular GeForce GPUs instead of RTX PRO GPUs. The new model (design-wise identical to the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3) scores points for its feature set, but possesses weaknesses, especially in terms of performance.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 16", 2.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Feb 2026 18:00
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8

High quality, great keyboard, CAMM2-RAM, matt Tandem-OLED - ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is Lenovo's flagship laptop

The new Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is definitely a flagship model and offers perfect build quality, good maintenance options, a modern tandem OLED screen and very good input devices. We would like to see these features in more ThinkPads again.
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Jan 2026 01:29
A worthy successor to the ThinkPad X1 Extreme – Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 review

92% A worthy successor to the ThinkPad X1 Extreme – Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 review

Tandem OLED: a subtle compromise Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 steps in as the successor to the much-loved ThinkPad X1 Extreme, delivering a highly capable multimedia laptop with powerful hardware, a matte tandem OLED touch display and what may well be the finest keyboard Lenovo has ever put into a ThinkPad. Update: SD-Express tested
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, 16", 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Jan 2026 00:24
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a great multimedia laptop hardly anyone knows about

Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a sleek and powerful multimedia laptop, which does not use professional graphics cards. The problem is that most customers simply do not recognize the new model name.
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Jan 2026 23:50
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

You get what you pay for: The differences between a Lenovo ThinkPad L14 and T14 explained

When people ask which ThinkPad to buy, probably the most common answer is the ThinkPad T series and more specifically, the ThinkPad T14. But there are also other models, like the ThinkPad L14 we just reviewed. Here are the key differences.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jan 2026 18:00
The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

The AMD version is finally up to date: Why this Lenovo laptop is better than the ThinkPad E14

In the last few years, Lenovo always kept the ThinkPad L series confined to older AMD CPUs. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD, this is no longer the case! Thanks to newer Krackan Point CPUs, the newest model is more attractive than the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD.
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Jan 2026 22:26
The budget Zen5 ThinkPad that finally steps out of the shadows: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD review

87% The budget Zen5 ThinkPad that finally steps out of the shadows: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD review

AMDmazing Deal. Update | In times of rising prices, more affordable laptops become more interesting for more people. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD is such a device. This business laptop has an overall lower price, enabling buyers to get more memory for less money compared with more expensive models.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, Radeon 860M, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Jan 2026 16:35
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's mobile workstation ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 cuts cost at the wrong places

Lenovo's ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation that wants to convince with a good price-performance ratio. To keep the price down, the manufacturer saves some money in regard to the chassis stability, hinges as well as the keyboard, which are typically strengths of the ThinkPad series.
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2026 22:44
Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Why are mobile workstations like the ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 not equipped with the fastest components?

Mobile workstations are often synonymous with fast components and professional graphics cards. However, many manufacturers actually do not use the fastest versions of the components, and the recently reviewed ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a good example.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jan 2026 01:35
Mobile workstation with Nvidia RTX PRO 2000 - Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 review

87% Mobile workstation with Nvidia RTX PRO 2000 - Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 review

Some cost-cutting measures. The ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation from Lenovo. There have been savings in some areas, such as the housing materials or the graphics and cooling performance. Nevertheless, the price is more than 2,800 Euros (~$3248). In our test, we find out whether this is justified.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop, 16", 2.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jan 2026 09:59
The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (image source: Alexander Wätzel)

What was old is new again: Hands-on with the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14

CheckMag Lenovo used to have a design feature called the roll cage in ThinkPads, a Magnesium frame that strengthened the chassis stability and protected the internals. This feature is back in a new iteration called "Space Frame" on the new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 G11 and X1 Carbon G14. We were able to take a look at both at CES 2026.
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Jan 2026 22:54
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Aura Edition (image source: Lenovo)

Going after MacBook Pro instead of the Air: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p launches with SD card reader and Core Ultra X9

Last year, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X9 series, a business focused answer to Apple's MacBook Air series. At this year's CES, Lenovo is expanding the line and shifting the focus: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition puts performance first, positioning this 15.3-inch business laptop more against the Apple MacBook Pro instead.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2026 02:00
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition (image source: Lenovo)

Repairability revolution: New Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 comes with modular keyboard & USB-C ports

With the newest version of its most premium ThinkPad laptop, Lenovo is prioritizing repairability. The X1 Carbon G14 has a new "space frame" construction with a modular keyboard and USB-C ports, as well as Intel's new "Panther Lake" Core Ultra X7 processors.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2026 02:00
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition (image source: Lenovo)

Homeless pen finds new place to live: More lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 now with Intel Panther Lake

Convertible laptops with pen and touch have a long tradition in the ThinkPad series. On older models, the digitizer pen was always embedded within the laptop - but that was not the case on the X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 and Gen 10. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Lenovo has found a new place for the pen to stay. The new model also features Intel Core Ultra X9 CPUs and a more repairable design.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2026 02:00
20 years of Windows versions compared against each other on the same hardware yields some interesting results (Image Source: TrigrZolt via YouTube)

Every Windows version from XP to 11 benchmarked, revealing the sad reality of modern software

It's generally accepted that Windows has become more bloated over time. However, after this YouTuber benchmarked every version of Windows from XP to 11, the ultimate winner might surprise you.
David Devey, 05 Jan 2026 16:38
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Too many confusion options: Why Lenovo should simplify the ThinkPad X1 Carbon offering

Having options is great, but having too many options is a problem. Such a case is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: There is so much choice that users often do not know which options to pick.
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Dec 2025 11:26
Trading efficiency for optional 5G and Lunar Lake for Arrow Lake: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop review

89% Trading efficiency for optional 5G and Lunar Lake for Arrow Lake: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop review

X1 Carbon Gen 12.5. We already tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, but only the model with Intel Lunar Lake and the OLED screen. Many customers are asking: What about the Arrow Lake version with IPS display, which is often cheaper and more readily available? We have tested it, to see what the differences are.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), 14", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Dec 2025 00:44
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

No OLED on Strix Point ThinkPads: Lenovo artificially limits its AMD models to WUXGA IPS

There are three Lenovo ThinkPad laptops with AMD's high-end Strix Point CPU series. None of them have the option for a high quality OLED screen, despite these screens being an option for less expensive Krackan Point models. Is Lenovo making its AMD models again worse on purpose?
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Dec 2025 22:01
This is the most powerful 16-inch AMD ThinkPad laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 review with Ryzen AI 9 HX

82% This is the most powerful 16-inch AMD ThinkPad laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 review with Ryzen AI 9 HX

Strix Workstation. It is the triumphant return of AMD CPUs to the ThinkPad P series: With Strix Point, Lenovo brings back the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s AMD back from the dead. The new P16s Gen 6 AMD features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 Pro HX 370, one of the most powerful Strix Point CPUs for laptops.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, Radeon 890M, 16", 2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Dec 2025 23:25
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition touchscreen navigated by, well, touch... (Image source: Darryl Linington - Notebookcheck)

🎙️ Opinion PieceCan the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition touchscreen replace a traditional mouse?

I put my Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition's touchscreen to the ultimate test: using it exclusively for a week. Can it really replace your traditional mouse? Find out the pros, cons, and surprising results.
Darryl Linington, 13 Dec 2025 08:54
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium

After our comprehensive reviews, we can say that the current Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium in the comparison of compact 13-inch business laptops. The biggest advantage of the Dell is the superior battery runtime.
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Dec 2025 14:31

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