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Popular laptop model for the first time as metal convertible variant: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 starts with Intel Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, image source: Lenovo)

MWC 2025 | Popular laptop model for the first time has metal convertible variant: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 starts with Intel Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake

Up until now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T series only existed as a normal laptop version, but this changes for the 25th anniversary of the line. With the new ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, there is a T convertible for the first time. Also, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel is launching with Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Mar 2025 00:38
ThinkPad X now ultralight with AMD Ryzen AI: Weight reduced to below one kilogram on the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6, image source: Lenovo)

MWC 2025 | ThinkPad X now ultralight with AMD Ryzen AI: Weight reduced to below one kilogram on the new Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6

For the start of the MWC, Lenovo releases a new generation of ThinkPad laptops out into the world. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 receives some of the biggest upgrades. The now smallest ThinkPad laptop weighs below one kilogram. As for the CPUs, AMD Ryzen AI 300 or Intel Arrow Lake are gonna be offered.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Mar 2025 00:00
Jump to AMD Strix Point, Intel Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake: Lenovo updates upgradeable ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and T16 Gen 4 office laptops (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6, image source: Lenovo)

MWC 2025 | Jump to AMD Strix Point, Intel Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake: Lenovo updates upgradeable ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and T16 Gen 4

The well known office ThinkPads have been updated to the newest CPUs - with the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 and the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4, Lenovo releases updates of its most popular business laptops. The center of the stage is taken by the many new CPU options.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Mar 2025 00:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Laptop Review - The MacBook Air rival is very good, even without a TrackPoint

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition Laptop Review - The MacBook Air rival is very good, even without a TrackPoint

120 Hz OLED with 1100 nits. Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 is a completely new design and convinces with long battery runtimes as well as an excellent OLED screen. However, Lenovo also breaks with a tradition and does not include a TrackPoint anymore. Update: Additional battery life tests
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 15.3", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Feb 2025 17:06
Apple users in the UK will soon lose out on a key security feature (image source: Notebookcheck)

iCloud end-to-end encryption no longer available for new and existing users in the UK

Apple has announced that its UK-based users can no longer enable Advanced Data Protection. The opt-in feature added end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backup, and users who switched it on will have to disable it to continue using iCloud.
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2025 19:31
Surprising additions: Lenovo officially launches more options for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop, image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.net)

Surprising additions: Lenovo officially launches more options for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

Customers had to wait a few months, but it looks like the wait is over. Lenovo's PSREF database now lists the additional hardware options people have been waiting for, including 5G, IPS screens and less expensive Intel Core Ultra CPUs. And not just those, as Lenovo surprisingly also adds a new OLED screen.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Feb 2025 16:00
Enough with the cheap screens, Lenovo: Low end screen of ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 should not be a thing anymore (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 outdoors, picture source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.net)

Enough with the cheap screens, Lenovo: Low-end screen of ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 should not be a thing anymore

Lenovo continues to outfit its affordable E series ThinkPads with bad screens. This really should not be the case in 2025, and it also shows that Lenovo does not really understand the target audience for this series.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Feb 2025 18:31
The ThinkBook Flip will be launched at MWC 2025 (image source: Evan Blass)

New leak reveals another Lenovo laptop with a foldable screen

Popular leaker Evan Blass has shown off yet another innovative laptop from Lenovo. The ThinkBook Flip is a dual-screen laptop that will debut at MWC 2025.
Anil Ganti, 17 Feb 2025 22:08
Highly upgradeable and affordable: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD laptop review

84% Highly upgradeable and affordable: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD laptop review

ThinkPad E with Rembrandt R. The entry level Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 AMD is a very attractive choice for buyers who want to save some money: It is more affordable than other ThinkPad laptops, while still delivering many of the key qualities of the brand. Too bad though that its outdated CPU limits the performance potential.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Feb 2025 18:31
Lenovo ThinkPad Leak: ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 might replace ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 - are 13 inch laptops going extinct? (image source: Evan Blass/Twitter)

Lenovo ThinkPad leak: ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 might replace ThinkPad X13 2-in-1; 13-inch laptops may be going extinct

According to a leak, Lenovo is preparing to launch a completely new ThinkPad model. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, a convertible version of the popular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s, seems to be replacing the ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 - is another small laptop series going the way of the dodo?
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Feb 2025 14:19
We've reviewed the OLED-equipped and AMD-powered ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 8640HS gets 64% price cut

For just $669 at Lenovo's official eBay store, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is a good choice for students and other users who are in the hunt for a robust 14-inch laptop with a capable AMD processor and very reasonable specs for the most part.
Enrico Frahn, 10 Feb 2025 23:10
Lenovo will be returning to MWC with roughly a dozen new devices. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Leaker reveals Lenovo Legion, IdeaPad, ThinkBook, ThinkPad and Yoga Pro refreshes ahead of schedule

A typically reliable leaker has shared dozens of photos relating to devices that Lenovo will be showcasing at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. Not only are new ThinkPad T14 laptops on the horizon, but so are AMD, Intel and Qualcomm versions of the IdeaPad, ThinkBook and Yoga Pro series.
Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2025 22:35
The AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360-equipped Lenovo ThinkPad T14s is now considerably cheaper than usual (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with 32GB memory back on sale with 50% discount

The ThinkPad T14s should be a reliable workhorse for laptop shoppers who are in the market for a well-equipped 14-inch machine with a state-of-the-art AMD processor as well as a reasonable amount of RAM.
Enrico Frahn, 06 Feb 2025 22:19
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura is now available for purchase, starting at $1,239. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura: Premium laptop lineup goes on sale with up to 2.8K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 CPU

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura laptop lineup has finally gone on sale, commanding premium price tags for Lunar Lake prowess. ThinkPad purists are undeniably upset over Lenovo doing away with the trackpoint, although the rest of the system does appear rather enticing on paper. Update: The laptops appear to have reached customers prior to this article
Sambit Saha, 04 Feb 2025 19:19
The ThinkPad P16s features a 4K OLED screen and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s with 4K OLED, 32GB RAM and dGPU gets massive 72% refurbished discount

Lenovo is now officially selling certified-refurbished units of the ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 at huge discounts, which leads to a very enticing offer for the 16-inch workstation laptop with a 4K OLED display and the Core Ultra 7 155H.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Feb 2025 20:56
Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max

Lenovo's ThinkPad P14s with AMD CPU is still using Ryzen 8000, but we expect an update to Zen 5 soon. With the next model, Lenovo should use Strix Halo no matter what instead of the normal Strix Point chips, as the compact workstation urgently needs more GPU performance.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jan 2025 17:43
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G7 has a Sensel haptic touchpad. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G7 mobile workstation with RTX 1000 Ada Generation GPU experiences big price drop

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 workstation laptop with a Core Ultra 7 155H APU, an RTX 1000 Ada Generation GPU, and a 165 Hz QH+ display is enjoying a big discount at Lenovo’s official store. The laptop features a modern design and is highly upgradable thanks to the inclusion of an LPCAMM2 memory module and two M.2 slots.
Fawad Murtaza, 28 Jan 2025 09:48
Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 exists two times: once with AMD Ryzen 8000, and once with Intel Core Ultra. Too bad that the Intel variant is much more interesting, as it features a stronger cooling system, bigger battery and a dedicated GPU.
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Jan 2025 13:08
OLED eats battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD laptop review

81% OLED eats battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD laptop review

Workstation with low power. A more powerful version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5: This is the promise of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD. Performance is truly better, but this comes at a cost. Also, the OLED screen of the ThinkPad laptop leads to a bad endurance when running on battery power.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jan 2025 17:15
Price about to drop: More options for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 incoming, including IPS screens and Ultra 5 CPUs (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Price about to drop: More options for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 incoming, including IPS screens and Ultra 5 CPUs

Lenovo is currently selling its expensive flagship business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, with very limited options. That is about to change: WUXGA IPS displays, Ultra 5 CPUs and 5G/4G enabled models of the premium ThinkPad laptop are on the way.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Jan 2025 12:11
Going straight for the Apple MacBook Air: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition without TrackPoint announced (image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Going straight for the Apple MacBook Air: Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition without TrackPoint announced

Lenovo expands its ThinkPad portfolio with a new series: The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaves the typical ThinkPad design behind to attack the Apple MacBook Air. For this, Lenovo trusts on the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake, a big haptic trackpad and OLED screen.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Jan 2025 17:00
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 launches

CES 2025 | Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable laptop packs 16.7 inches of OLED into a 14-inch footprint with an eye-watering price tag

After months of leaks, Lenovo has finally unveiled its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable OLED display. The new form factor crams 16.7 inches of screen real-estate into a 14-inch laptop chassis and features Intel's new Core Ultra 7 200 series CPUs. The only catch is the price.
Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jan 2025 17:00
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) is already 46% cheaper than Lenovo's official list price (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with 32GB RAM and AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 gets big 46% discount

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 also comes with a decent Full-HD display with 400 nits and 100% sRGB. Thanks to a substantial price cut, the 14-inch Lenovo laptop has now dropped to its lowest price thus far.
Enrico Frahn, 02 Jan 2025 21:24
Hot laptop model runs too hot: ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD too powerful for its own good (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Hot laptop model runs too hot: ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD too powerful for its own good

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 AMD is one of the more popular ThinkPad laptops, as it marries the traditional T series with AMD's Ryzen platform. With the latest generation, Lenovo restores upgradeability and the device also offers a great performance. Unfortunately, it can get pretty toasty.
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Dec 2024 17:38
AMD much faster than Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop review

86% AMD much faster than Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop review

ThinkPad Hawk. AMD or Intel - Lenovo gives customers who buy the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 the choice. The business laptop offers many great connectivity and security options, as well as plenty upgradeability, coupled with a good performance. This performance has a price, however.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2024 13:53
Lenovo has treated the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 (Intel) to a massive 60% Xmas discount (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 96GB RAM, Core Ultra 7 and RTX graphics now discounted by 60%

(Update: Now discounted by whopping 62%) In addition to the whopping amount of memory and quick Intel CPU, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is powered by an Nvidia RTX 500 dGPU and features a beautiful 3K IPS display. Most importantly, this 14-inch workhorse of a laptop is now cheaper than ever before thanks to a 60% price cut directly at Lenovo.
Enrico Frahn, 25 Dec 2024 20:27
Shocking redesign: ThinkPad laptop without a TrackPoint! Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaks out (image source: WalkingCat on Twitter)

Shocking redesign: ThinkPad laptop without a TrackPoint! Lenovo ThinkPad X9 leaks out

Lenovo appears to be doing it: On the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 series that leaked out on Twitter, the Chinese manufacturer is seemingly killing off the famous and iconic red TrackPoint. The new ThinkPad laptop lineup comes in two sizes, and it adopts a design that looks very similar to the Apple MacBook Air, radically breaking with the established ThinkPad design.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Dec 2024 12:54
Chrome Flex user interface. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Windows 10 support to end in 2025 - longer lifespan for older laptops and PCs still possible thanks to Google ChromeOS Flex

CheckMag The impending end of Windows 10 support (October 2025) from Microsoft means that many owners of older computers will have to switch to a different operating system. One alternative could be Google's free ChromeOS Flex, which runs quite well on weak hardware.
Sascha Mölck, 23 Dec 2024 04:52
ThinkPad X1 Nano successor: With a sub 1 kg weight, the Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the X1 Nano replacement (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

ThinkPad X1 Nano successor: With a sub 1 kg weight, the Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 13 is the X1 Nano replacement

When Lenovo did not announce a ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 4 this year, people wondered what would happen with the most compact and lightweight ThinkPad laptop. With the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 on the market now, it is clear that the slightly larger X1 Carbon takes over the position of the X1 Nano, as it weighs less than 1 kg as well.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Dec 2024 16:06
Finally good battery life with Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 shows off Intel's efficiency progress (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Finally good battery life with Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 shows off Intel's efficiency progress

Intel laptops of the last few years had bad battery life. At long last though, it seems there is a light at the end of the tunnel: Intel Lunar Lake improves the power efficiency and thus battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the perfect laptop to exemplify Intel's effiency development throughout the last years.
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Dec 2024 22:59
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition laptop review: The X1 Carbon is finally back

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition laptop review: The X1 Carbon is finally back

Ultralight business warrior. Intel Lunar Lake and the X1 Carbon seems to be a match made in heaven. For years, this flagship ThinkPad suffered from heat and endurance issues due to inefficient Intel CPUs. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition finally solves those issues.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 14", 982 g
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Dec 2024 21:02
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 laptop review: The high-performance Yoga convertible successor

85% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 laptop review: The high-performance Yoga convertible successor

2-in-1 Yoga. Lenovo has changed the naming scheme. The company's convertible laptops are now supposed to have "2-in-1" in their names, meaning the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4's successor is called ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5. The system is based on the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U; this review explores if that's the right choice and what else has changed apart from the naming structure.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), 13.3", 1.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 12 Dec 2024 16:33
20 years ago, IBM sold the ThinkPad: How Lenovo used the it to become the PC juggernaut (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

20 years ago, IBM sold the ThinkPad: How Lenovo used it to become the PC juggernaut

CheckMag December 2004: IBM, one of the founding fathers of the personal computing world, announces that its ThinkPad business is being sold to a then little known entity called Lenovo. 20 years later, the combined company is the largest PC manufacturer by volume - a success story is worth analyzing.
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Dec 2024 18:02
Lenovo has discounted the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 OLED by a whopping 65% (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s with 64GB memory and 4K OLED discounted by massive 65%

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U and a soldered but huge 64GB RAM as well as an impressive 4K OLED display, which turns the 16-inch workstation into a capable multimedia machine for buyers who can spend roughly $1,000.
Enrico Frahn, 09 Dec 2024 22:37
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G6 laptop review: Fixes lots of problems on the E14 G5

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G6 laptop review: Fixes lots of problems on the E14 G5

More than just a CPU update. It may look the same on the outside, but several motherboard changes help to make the ThinkPad E14 G6 faster, longer-lasting, and even more versatile than the outgoing version.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), 14", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2024 19:27
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 is currently 67% off (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 Pro-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 gets gigantic 67% discount

In addition to the well-performing Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 features a pretty good Full-HD touchscreen with full sRGB colors and up to 400 nits. Thanks to the enormous price cut, the 16-inch laptop is still worth considering for multimedia users.
Enrico Frahn, 08 Dec 2024 18:52
The Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 makes its review-debut in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 makes its review-debut in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD

Strix Point is finally arriving in more devices and flavors. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360. This slender business laptop is ideally suited for the 8 core version of Zen 5.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Dec 2024 03:16
Lenovo is selling the Intel-powered ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 for less than half its original price (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Robust Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 13-inch laptop receives huge 52% discount

The Intel-equipped ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 can now be ordered for less than $900, which is a good price for the capable 13-inch laptop that sports an Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB memory and a decent Full-HD display.
Enrico Frahn, 04 Dec 2024 02:02
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review: The AMD version returns with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review: The AMD version returns with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360

Strix-ThinkPad. After a year of absence from the ThinkPad T14s line, Lenovo's premium office line, AMD returns with Strix Point. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 delivers a great balance between performance and efficiency, outperforming the ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 Intel on both counts.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, Radeon 880M, 14", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Dec 2024 03:15
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 OLED has become much cheaper thanks to a mentionable Black Friday deal (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Black Friday Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 with 120Hz OLED and 32GB RAM gets whopping 50% discount

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 has dropped to one of its lowest price points thus far as Lenovo is now selling the Core Ultra 5-powered configuration of the 14-inch business laptop for half its official list price.
Enrico Frahn, 27 Nov 2024 23:03
Laptops and the right to repair: Why is this feature of the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 so rare? (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Laptops and the right to repair: Why is this feature of the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 so rare?

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 has a user-replaceable keyboard - just two screws loosened, and the keyboard comes right out. Why is this feature so rare nowadays, even among laptops for work?
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Nov 2024 21:59
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is an attractive 14-inch OLED laptop for under $1,000 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 2.8K OLED, 64GB RAM and AMD Ryzen 7 Pro massively discounted in refurbished laptop sale

An almost maxed-out AMD configuration of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is back on sale at Lenovo, which is selling certified-refurbished units of the 14-inch business laptop for just $905 including a one-year warranty.
Enrico Frahn, 24 Nov 2024 21:00
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 laptop in review: Big screen, big battery, but not big on performance

86% Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 laptop in review: Big screen, big battery, but not big on performance

Productivity monster. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G3 is the big guy among in the office: With a 16-inch screen, numpad and large 86 Wh battery, it is made to make people more productive. Sadly, the performance of this Lenovo laptop does not quite live up to our expectations.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), 16", 2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Nov 2024 21:46
The return of the clunkpad? Lenovo ThinkPad trackpad comparison - Sensel vs. Synaptics

The return of the clunkpad? Lenovo ThinkPad trackpad comparison - Sensel vs. Synaptics

The battle of the clickpads. Ten years ago, Lenovo tried to integrate the dedicated mouse buttons for the ThinkPad TrackPoint into the touchpad, to make the trackpad bigger. In 2024, they are trying it again. We compare ThinkPad P1 G7 with the ThinkPad T440s to see why Lenovo thinks that this will work now, despite not working back in 2014.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Nov 2024 09:05
Lenovo's ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 comes with a 4K IPS panel with 100% DCI-P3 and up to 800 nits (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 with 4K display and RTX dGPU is 36% off today

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 also features the Intel Core i7-14700HX, 32GB of memory and an incredibly bright 4K IPS display with up to 800 nits. Thanks to a large price cut, the 16-inch Lenovo laptop is now considerably more affordable.
Enrico Frahn, 17 Nov 2024 20:49
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 is a refurbished convertible laptop bargain for under $500 (Image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Deal | ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 gets massive 56% price cut in Lenovo's refurbished laptop sale

The refurbished 13-inch business laptop is an adequate choice for users who are looking for a versatile and compact laptop with a decent QHD screen. Thanks to a steep refurbished discount, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 has now dropped under $500.
Enrico Frahn, 14 Nov 2024 22:25
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 AMD has a copious amount of memory and a 4K OLED display (Image source: Mario Petzold)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 with 4K OLED, 64GB RAM and AMD Ryzen 7 Pro on sale for 63% off

In addition to the massive amount of memory and sharp 4K OLED display, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 sports the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U as well as a 1TB SSD and big 86Wh battery, which makes the 16-inch workstation worth considering.
Enrico Frahn, 26 Oct 2024 18:52
ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 165 Hz screen leads to lower battery life: Why did Lenovo not implement Dynamic Refreh Rate? (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7's 165 Hz screen leads to lower battery life: Why did Lenovo not implement Dynamic Refresh Rate?

High refresh rate screens are becoming more popular with laptops, but often, the dynamic refresh rate setting is missing, driving up the power consumption. The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is an example for that.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Oct 2024 16:50
Preorders open now: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition will ship in November (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Pre-orders open now: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition will ship in November

Lenovo's newest premium ThinkPad is almost here: The featherweight Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is pre-orderable now. Customers have to pay a premium, though, as only high-end configurations are available.
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Oct 2024 18:08
Battery life champion Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G6 now available with more affordable Snapdragon X Plus, OLED & 5G (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Battery life champion Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G6 now available with more affordable Snapdragon X Plus, OLED & 5G

When we tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, the lightweight productivity laptop achieved an outstanding battery life. Now, Lenovo has expanded the options for this Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop, adding a high quality OLED display, 5G mobile connectivity and a more affordable Snapdragon X Plus 8 Core CPU into the mix.
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Oct 2024 16:07

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