Along with the Lenovo Aura Edition Series, several AI PC innovations were announced at IFA 2024 in Berlin. This included the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD, ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, and ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 Plus.
They even unveiled their proof of concept work for the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC. The showcase was unique, innovative, and seeks to redefine professional computing and artificial intelligence.
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The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD aims to meet the needs of modern professionals. Positioned to be a standard for corporate laptops, it offers enhanced productivity, low power consumption, and AI-enabled computing solutions.
This device is powered by Next Generation AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors with AMD Radeon integrated graphics. Plus, it even has a built-in NPU that support Copilot+ experiences. Speaking of, I also have to note that it comes with a dedicated Copilot key as well.
Users can get the device with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x dual channel memory. This enables fast and stable performance, complemented by its 58Whr battery. This ThinkPad iteration is slated to deliver more than 17 hours as per Lenovo’s benchmarks.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD will be available starting November 2024. It’s expected to have a starting price of EUR 2,199 (~PHP 136,000).
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD specs:
14-inch WUXGA IPS Low Power/Touch Anti-Glare display
Up to 120Hz refresh rate, 400 nits
16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB, 45% NTSC
88% screen-to-body ratio, 3M DBEF5
Eyesafe certified
Next-Generation AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 processor
AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics
Up to 64GB LPDDR5x 7500 Mhz, dual channel
Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
5MP + IR camera
Webcam privacy shutter
2x speakers
2x Voice ID microphones
Dolby Atmos and Dolby Voice support
SIM tray
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3
Up to 5G sub-6GHz
1x Audio port
2x USB Type-A ports @ 5GBps
2x USB Type-C ports @ 40Gbps
1x HDMI 2.1 port
Windows 11 Pro
Lenovo Commercial Vantage
McAfee LiveSafe (trial)
Microsoft Office 365 (trial)
Lenovo View
TrackPoint Quick Menu
58Whr battery
65W USB Type-C Slim, 65W GaN UGB Type-C AC Adaptor
313.6 x 219.4 x 16.9mm (dimensions)
1.3 kilograms (weight)
Eclipse Black (color)
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ is a premium AI-powered laptop built to improve productivity and drive creative expression.
It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, capable of up to 50 TOPs. It’s slated to deliver exceptional speed for multitasking and content creation endeavors. Plus, it has an integrated AMD Radeon 880M GPU for high-resolution visuals.
The laptop has an enhanced keyboard, a sizable 16-inch display with 91% screen-to-body ratio, and Dolby Atmos supported audio. In addition, this device will receive free updates to Copilot+ PC experiences once available.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ has a light yet durable build as well as a large 85Whr battery. According to Lenovo, it’s good for 17 hours of 1080p video playback.
Other features include a full array of I/O ports, dedicated keys for Lenovo’s AI features, and hardware-enabled protection. It even has Microsoft Pluton chip-to-cloud technology for better security means.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ will be available by December 2024. It’ll have a starting price of EUR 999 (~PHP 62,000).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ specs:
16-inch IPS display @ 3.2K resolution
165Hz refresh rate, 400 nits
TÜV Low Blue Light and Eyesafe certified
Dolby Vision support
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor
AMD Radeon 880M integrated graphics
Up to 32GB LPDDR5x 7500Mhz, dual channel
Dual 2280 M.2 SSD slot, PCIe 4×4, up to 2x2TB
FHD RGB + IR camera
Webcam privacy shutter
Stereo speakers
Dolby Atmos support
Dual array microphone
Wi-Fi 7
1000M LAN
1x Audio port (combo jack)
1x USB4 with Thunderbolt 4 certification
1x full-function USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s)
2x USB Type-A (one support AOU)
1x hidden USB Type-A 2.0
1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
1x RJ45
4-in-1 SD card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
Spill-resistant backlit keyboard with number pad
1.5mm key travel, accessibility features (ribbed keys)
135 x 80mm Precision Haptic ForcePad
Up to Windows 11 Pro
Lenovo Smart Meeting, Lenovo Vantage*
McAfee LiveSafe (trial)*
Microsoft Office 365 (trial)
Microsoft Pluton
Fingerprint sensor (power button-embedded)
Nano Kensington lock slot
85 Whr battery
100W USB Type-C AC Adaptor (supports RapidCharge)
357 x 248 x 16.9mm (dimensions)
1.9 kilograms (weight)
Luna Grey (color)
Next, we have the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7. Like its higher variant, it’s a state-of-the-art Copilot+ PC laptop made for modern professionals.
This device is powered by the latest Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor courtesy of Qualcomm. In other words, it’s made to be an accessible laptop in the modern age with AI-powered capabilities. It’s even equipped with a dedicated NPU that offers 45 TOPs for accelerating tasks.
Overall, this iteration of the ThinkBook 16 should be a great pickup in today’s fast-paced on-the-go workforce. It’s engineered to meet laptop demands for performance, AI capabilities, and productivity features.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 will be up for sale starting October 2024. Prices are slated to start at EUR 819 (~PHP 51,000).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 specs:
16-inch WQXGA IPS display, up to 2.5K resolution
60Hz refresh rate, up to 250 nits
16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB, 45% NTSC, AG
91% screen-to-body ratio
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor (8-cores)
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Adreno GPU (integrated)
Up to 32GB LPDDR5x 8448 MT/s, dual channel
Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 x 4 SSD
FHD RGB camera
Webcam privacy shutter
2x super linear speakers
Dolby Atmos support
2x microphones
Wi-Fi 7
1x Audio port (combo jack)
2x full function USB Type-C ports (10Gb/s)
2x USB Type-A ports (5Gb/s, 1x with AOU support)
1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
4-in-1 SD card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
Backlit keyboard with number pad
Accessibility features (ribbed keys)
Up to Windows 11 Pro
Lenovo Smart Meeting, Lenovo Vantage*
McAfee LiveSafe (trial)*
Microsoft Office 365 (trial)
Firmware TPM 2.0
Microsoft Pluton
Fingerprint sensor (power button-embedded)
Nano Kensington lock slot
84 Whr battery
65W USB Type-C 3-pin AC Adaptor
356.4 x 248.4 x 16.7mm (dimensions)
1.82 kilograms (weight)
Luna Grey (color)
Last but certainly not the least, the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC was introduced in Berlin. While still in development, it certainly made waves as an innovative device.
It features an industry-first Auto Twist design, and can adapt to multiple scenarios with Dual Degree of Freedom automatic rotation. It redefines user interaction, while still being capable of exceptional performance and boasts great features.
For starters, it can track user movements to maintain optimal display visibility. With this, it keeps the user front and center during meetings or presentations.
It’s also capable of Smart Interaction, which uses voice commands to switch between modes. For example, you can say things like “close laptop”, “tablet mode”, and “laptop mode” depending on what you need. Plus, it closes itself when it’s not in use.
We’ll keep readers updated on this development should we get more details on what Lenovo plans to do with it. So, stay tuned! What do you guys think about the Lenovo AI PC Innovations revealed this year?
