IFA 2024: Lenovo updates these laptop models with the latest Intel and AMD chips

Lenovo unveiled refreshed versions of the company’s laptops ahead of its IFA 2024 event that kicked off on Friday. The company announced new versions of its ThinkPad, ThinkBook, Yoga and IdeaPad laptops, equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) or AMD Ryzen AI 9-Series processors. The latest additions to the company’s Copilot+ PC lineup are the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition — these models were developed in collaboration with Intel.

The company also showcased the Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept that allows users to switch modes using voice commands at IFA 2024. The device supports dual-degree-of-freedom auto-rotation, allowing users to stay in the center of the screen during video calls and meetings. The Auto Twist AI PC can also automatically shut itself down via a smart lid when the device is not in use, the company said.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Price

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition pricing is expected to start at EUR 2,699 (approximately Rs. 2,51,800) and the laptop will be available in Germany, France, Scandinavia, Switzerland, and the UK in November. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition will go on sale in Europe later this month, starting at EUR 1,399 (approximately Rs. 1,30,500).

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+, Yoga Pro 7, IdeaPad Slim 5 Price

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 costs €2,199 (approximately $2,05,200) and will be available in November, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ starts at €999 (approximately $93,200) and will be available in December.

Pricing for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 starts at €1,699 (approximately $1,58,500), while both Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 models start at €699 (approximately $65,200). These models will go on sale in Europe in September and October respectively.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition Specifications

The company’s most expensive laptop model unveiled ahead of IFA 2024 is the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, which is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors with Intel Arc Xe2 graphics, paired with up to 32GB of RAM. It features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness.

You get up to 2TB of PCIe Gen5 SSD storage on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition, and the laptop supports 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. It comes equipped with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The laptop is equipped with a 57Wh battery that can be charged at 65W. It has a full HD camera with a privacy shutter and support for Windows Hello facial recognition, along with dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and dual microphones. Lenovo says the laptop’s chassis is made of carbon fiber and recycled magnesium, and it weighs 0.98kg.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Specifications

Lenovo has also equipped the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors, along with up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The laptop features a 15-inch 2.8K LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. It features quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and four voice ID microphones.

Connectivity options on the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and an audio jack. The laptop packs a 70Wh battery and features a full HD infrared camera with a privacy shutter. According to the company, it weighs 1.46 kg.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Specifications

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 features a 14-inch WUXGA IPS LCD display with 400 nits peak brightness and up to 45 percent NTSC color gamut coverage. It’s powered by unspecified AMD Ryzen AI Pro series processors, paired with up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The laptop also comes with up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.

Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 networking are supported on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 model, along with 5G connectivity. The laptop has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. It is powered by a 58Wh battery that can be charged using a 65W GaN adapter. The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 has a 5-megapixel infrared camera with a privacy shutter, along with dual microphones and dual speakers with Dolby Atmos. The laptop weighs 1.3 kg.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ Specifications

Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with Radeon™ 880M graphics, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. The laptop features a 16-inch IPS LCD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. It has a full HD RGB infrared camera with a privacy shutter and time-of-flight sensor.

The laptop supports Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, while the Bluetooth version is currently unclear. It has a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, an Ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader. The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ has a 85Wh battery with support for 100W charging and weighs 1.9kg.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 Specifications

Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 7 model is equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor with Radeon 780M graphics, along with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The laptop has a 14.5-inch 2.8K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 100 percent coverage of both the sRBG and DCI:P3 color gamuts.

The company says the Yoga Pro 7 supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and has a USB 4.0 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It has quad speakers with Dolby Atmos and quad microphones. The laptop comes with a 73Wh hour battery and weighs 1.54kg.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15-inch), Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13-inch) Specifications

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 comes in 15.3-inch and 13.3-inch display options, featuring LCD panels with peak brightness levels of up to 400 nits. The larger variant is also available with a 2.5K OLED panel. Both laptops are powered by unspecified AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors with Radeon graphics, paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

According to the company, these laptops offer up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. They come with two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader. The 15-inch model comes with a 70Wh battery and weighs 1.49 kg while the 13-inch laptop has a 54.7Wh battery and weighs 1.15 kg.

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