What you need to know
- Lenovo announced the ThinkBook 13x i, ThinkBook 14p, and ThinkBook 16p at CES 2021.
- The ThinkBook 13x i runs on 11th Gen Intel Core processors and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
- The ThinkBook 14p and 16p run on AMD mobile processors.
Lenovo announced a slew of devices at CES 2021. Among the newly announced devices are the ThinkBook 13x i, ThinkBook 14p, and ThinkBook 16p. The laptops are built for business professionals and feature displays with taller 16:10 aspect to see more on your screen at once. The ThinkBook 13x i ($1,199), ThinkBook 14p ($849), and ThinkBook 16p ($1,299) will all be available starting in Q1 2021.
The ThinkBook 13x i is a 13-inch laptop that's thin and light. It comes in at just 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) and is 12.9 mm (0.5 in) thick. The ThinkBook 13x is essentially the ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i, except that it doesn't have an e-Ink display on the back. It has Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and is designed on the Intel Evo platform. It runs on 11th Gen Intel Core processors and supports Wi-Fi 6.
The ThinkBook 14p runs on the latest AMD Ryzen mobile processors. The laptop has several features built for working from home and communicating over the web. It has an FHD webcam with a ThinkShutter physical for video calls and conferencing and AI-based noise cancellation to suppress ambient noise. You can switch the laptop's audio mode between private and shared modes depending on your needs at any moment. Shared mode is designed for group calling and similar situations.
| Category | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x | Lenovo ThinkBook 14p (Gen 2) | Lenovo ThinkBook 16p (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro | Windows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 | AMD Ryzen Mobile | AMD Ryzen Mobile |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4xDual-channel | Up to 32GB DDR4 | Up to 32GB DDR4 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD (UMA)Integrated | AMD RadeonIntegrated | NVIDIA RTX Mobile |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 13.3 inches2560x1600IPS, Anti-glare, 400 nits, Touch, Dolby Vision | 14 inches2.2K resolutionIPS, 300 nits, 100% sRGB14 inches2.8K resolutionOLED, 400 nits, 100% DCI-P3 | 16 inches2.5K resolutionIPS, 400 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 43.5mm audio | Two USB-C 3.2HDMI 2.0tTwo USB-A 3.23.5mm audiomicroSD reader | Two USB-C 3.2Two USB-A 3.23.5mm audioSD reader |
| Audio | Dual 2W speakersDolby AtmosFour microphones | Dual 2W SpeakersDual microphones | Row 7 - Cell 3 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5 | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5 | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5 |
| Camera | Front-facing 720pThinkShutter | Front-facing 1080pThinkShutter | Front-facing 1080pThinkShutter |
| Security | Fingerprint reader | IR cameraFingerprint reader | IR cameraFingerprint reader |
| Battery | 53Wh | 61Wh | 70Wh |
| Dimensions | 11.73 x 8.22 x 0.50 inches(298mm x 209mm x 12.9mm) | 12.28 x 8.50 x 0.66 inches(312mm x 216mm x 16.9mm) | 13.96 x 9.92 x 0.78 inches(354.6mm x 252mm x 19.9mm) |
| Weight | 2.65 pounds (1.2kg) | 3.08 pounds (1.4kg) | 4.4 pounds (2kg) |
| Color | Storm GrayCloud Gray | Mineral Gray | Mineral Gray |
The ThinkBook 16p also runs on AMD Ryzen mobile processors, but it gets extra power with options with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs. It features a 16-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 that can be a pre-calibrated display that's X-Rite Pantone certified.
Whether you want big, small, Intel, or AMD, Lenovo's recently expanded ThinkBook lineup of business laptops has an option for you.
