Lenovo Launches New L and X Series ThinkPads

Lenovo today announced several new and more sustainable ThinkPad L and X series business-class laptops.

“Lenovo’s newest business laptops, the ThinkPad L series and ThinkPad X13 series, showcase Lenovo’s dedication to innovation and improvements in sustainability, offering features like simpler repairability, increased use of recycled materials, and more efficient power management,” Lenovo executive director Tom Butler said. “With powerful processing capabilities designed to offer AI optimized experiences, built-in security, and enhanced manageability, these laptops are perfect for business professionals looking for high-performance and more environmentally conscious technology.”

As you may know, Lenovo splits its ThinkPad family of business laptops into several product families, each of which targets a specific part of the market. The L series targets mainstream buyers and is the most affordable ThinkPad product line, while the X series is for business travelers and includes the smallest and post portable ThinkPads.

Each of the new ThinkPad L and X series laptops features a 16:10 aspect ratio display panel, in keeping with more premium ThinkPad models, and select models can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, or 4G LTE or 5G broadband cellular connectivity. Most of the new laptops feature Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel vPro—so-called AI PCs, in other words—while two of the L series laptops ship in variants with AMD Ryzen Pro 7030 series processors that lack an NPU (neural processing unit).

Here’s what’s new.

ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5. Available in traditional laptop and 2-in-1 form factors, the L13 Gen 5 features a 13.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS display, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of PCIe 4×4 M.2 2280 SSD storage, a 46 watt-hour (Whr) battery, stereo speakers with Dolby Voice, an HD or 5 MP webcam (Windows Hello optional), one Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps), one USB-C port (10 Gbps), two USB-A ports (5 Gbps), one HDMI 2.1 port, a power-on fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, optional 4G LTE, and Windows 11 Pro (but is certified for Linux). Weight starts at 2.78 pounds, and availability is expected in Q2 2024 with prices starting at $1199 and $1319, respectively.

ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 (AMD) and ThinkPad L14 i Gen 5 (Intel). Available in AMD and Intel variants, the L14 Gen 5 features a 14-inch WUXGA IPS display, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of PCIe 4×4 M.2 2280 SSD storage, stereo speakers with Dolby Voice, a 46.5 Whr or 57 Whr battery, an HD or 5 MP webcam (Windows Hello optional), one Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps), one USB-C port (10 Gbps), one USB-A Hi-Speed port (10 Gbps), two USB-A ports (5 Gbps), one HDMI 2.1 port, a power-on fingerprint reader, up to Wi-Fi 7 (Intel) or Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, optional 4G LTE, and Windows 11 Pro (but is certified for Linux). Weight starts at 2.99 pounds, and availability is expected in Q2 2024 with prices starting at $1179 (Intel) and $999 (AMD), respectively.

ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 (AMD) and ThinkPad L16 I Gen 1(Intel). Available in AMD and Intel variants, Lenovo’s first L16 series laptops feature a 16-inch WUXGA IPS display, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of PCIe 4×4 M.2 2280 SSD storage, stereo speakers with Dolby Voice, a 46.5 Whr or 57 Whr battery, an HD or 5 MP webcam (Windows Hello optional), one Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps), one USB-C port (10 Gbps), one USB-A Hi-Speed port (10 Gbps), two USB-A ports (5 Gbps), one HDMI 2.1 port, an Ethernet port, a power-on fingerprint reader, up to Wi-Fi 7 (Intel) or Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, optional 4G LTE, and Windows 11 Pro (but is certified for Linux). Weight starts at 3.9 pounds, and availability is expected in Q2 2024 with prices starting at $1179 (Intel) and $999 (AMD), respectively.

ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5. Available in traditional laptop and 2-in-1 form factors, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 features a 13.3-inch WUXGA IPS display, up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of PCIe 4×4 M.2 2280 SSD storage, a 41 or 54.7 watt-hour (Whr) battery, stereo speakers with Dolby Voice, up to a 5 MP webcam (Windows Hello optional), one Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps), two USB-A ports (5 Gbps), one HDMI 2.1 port, a power-on fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, optional 4G LTE or 5G, and Windows 11 Pro (but is certified for Linux). Weight starts at 2.47 pounds, and availability is expected in Q2 2024 with prices starting at $1239 and $1399, respectively.