Lenovo announces a suite of Windows laptops, Chromebooks and more at MWC

With MWC this year in full swing, albeit mostly virtual, Lenovo has announced various Windows based PC laptops, new Chromebooks and various accessories, with a wide range of sophisticated products and solutions that support Lenovo’s vision of delivering Smarter Technology for All.

So let’s have a look at all the new products Lenovo has launched.

ThinkPads

The first product Lenovo has launched is the new ThinkPad X13s which has been developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, and Microsoft and is the first laptop powered by the premium Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform and will run Windows 11 Pro right out of the box.

Full list of specs include:

• 13.3-inch display
• Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform with Qualcom Adreno GPU
• Up to 32GB RAM
• 1TB SSD on board storage
• 5.0MP camera, optional IR sensor, optional Computer Vision
  -5.0MP RGB camera
• Runs Windows 11 Pro
• Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth 5.2

Talking at the launch of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, Jerry Paradise, vice president, Global Commercial Product Portfolio, Lenovo PC and Smart Devices has stated:

“Thanks to our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and Microsoft, we are excited to bring a new generation of work-from-anywhere device with the flexibility, mobility and security that enterprise customers need,” and that the “ThinkPad X13s promises to end power anxiety and delight users with AI accelerated collaboration experiences and hyper-speed connectivity wherever they happen to be.”

In terms of pricing and availability, Lenovo has said they will make further announcements on this but no ETA was provided at the time.

ThinkPad T16, ThinkPad T14s and Thinkpad T14 Gen 3

Next up, we have the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 along with updated ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and T14 Gen 3 laptops which were first introduced in 2000. This line has been Lenovo’s most successful business laptop, has long been the workhorse of the portfolio designed to meet the needs of a broad range of business users. Today’s refresh builds on that excellence.

Here is a full rundown of the Specs on the new ThinkPad T series:

	ThinkPad T16	ThinkPad T14s Gen 3	ThinkPad T14 Gen 3
Display	16-inch Narrow Bezel, up to 2.5K	14-inch Narrow Bezel, options up to 4K IPS,	14-inch Narrow Bezel, options up to 4K IPS,
Processor	Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors (U- and P-series)	Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors (U- and P-series)	Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors (U- and P-series)
RAM	AMD Devices: 32GB – Intel Devices: 48GB	AMD Devices: 32GB – Intel Devices: 48GB	AMD Devices: 32GB – Intel Devices: 32GB
Storage	2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera	FHD Infrared Hybrid camera with privacy shutter	FHD Infrared Hybrid camera with privacy shutter	FHD Infrared Hybrid camera with privacy shutter
OS	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Wi-Fi	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX
4G Connectivity	WWAN 4G LTE CAT 16 or CAT 4 with eSIM	WWAN 4G LTE CAT 20 or CAT 16 or CAT4	WWAN 5G sub-6 (eSIM) 4G CAT 16 or CAT 4 (eSIM)
Bluetooth	Version 5.2	Version 5.2	Version 5.2

ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and Thinkpad P16s Gen 1

Next up, we have the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 and P16s Gen 1, which the company is stating are the most mobile workstations, offer a mix of power and performance for professional users-on-the-go.

The full list of specs include:

	ThinkPad P16s i	ThinkPad P14s Gen 3
Display	16-inch Narrow Bezel, up to WQXGA	16-inch Narrow Bezel, up to WQXGA
Processor	Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-series processors	Intel vPro Enterprise with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-series processors
RAM	48GB	48GB
Storage	2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera	Unknown	Unknown
OS	Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux	Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux
Wi-Fi	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX
4G Connectivity	WWAN 4G LTE CAT 16 or CAT 4 with eSIM	WWAN 4G LTE CAT 16 or CAT 4 with eSIM
Bluetooth	Version 5.2	Version 5.2

ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

The next device Lenovo has launched in its ThinkPad range is the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5, which the company states is a performance powerhouse designed to delight all users who pursue supreme power for demanding work and high-definition entertainment.

The full list of specs include:

	ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5
Display	16” 16:10 WUXGA (FHD+) IPS 300nits, non-Touch, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light 16” 16:10 WQXGA (QHD+) IPS 500nits, non-Touch, 100% sRGB, Low Blue Light 165Hz 16” 16:10 WQUXGA (UHD+) IPS 600nits, non-Touch, 100% Adobe, Low Blue Light, HDR400, Dolby Vision 16’ 16:10 WQUXGA (UHD+) IPS 600nits, Touch, 100% Adobe, Low Blue Light, HDR400, Dolby Vision
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series vPro Processor
RAM	64GB
Storage	4TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD – Maximum 8TB
Camera	FHD 1080p Infrared Hybrid camera with shutter
OS	Windows 11 Pro
Wireless Connectivity	FHD 1080p Infrared Hybrid camera with shutter
4G or 5G connectivity	WWAN Cat20 5G
Bluetooth	Version 5.2

ThinkBooks

Lenovo is also launching new ThinkBook devices which continue Lenovo’s modern design philosophy that has become synonymous with their ThinkPad range. The new models feature dual tone colour highlights and exude class with an anodised aluminium exterior and four-side narrow bezels.

The new ThinkBooks Lenovo has launched are the ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2, which has had some upgrades with the display, processor chipset and more, alongside the ThinkBook 13s Gen 4i which has had some upgrades namely relating to display, build, processor and more.

The full list of specs for both devices are as follows:

	ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2	ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 i
Display	14-inch FHD IPS Narrow Bezel with touch, Gorilla Glass	13.3-inch Narrow Bezel with options up to 2.5K, 400nits, touch
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor
RAM	40GB	32GB
Storage	Dual SSD up to 2 x 1TB PCIe SSD	1TB PCIe SSD
Camera	HD or FHD camera with privacy shutter	HD or FHD camera with privacy shutter
Wireless Connectivity	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX (2×2)	WLAN Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 AX (2×2)
4G or 5G connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth	Version 5.1	Version 5.1

IdeaPads

The next product range Lenovo has launched as part of their MWC launch are related to its IdeaPad range which run either Android, ChromeOS or Windows and includes a new updated IdeaPad Duet 3, which the company launched well over 2 years ago.

So lets have a look at each product.

IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 series

The new IdeaPad Flex range are convertible laptops that come with a 360-degree hinge which enables multiple modes including a laptop to tablet mode, or stand to tent mode, while its drop-down hinge design allows the keyboard to slightly lift when opening the laptop for a more comfortable typing experience.

The full list of specs are as follows:

	IdeaPad Flex 5i (14”, 7)	IdeaPad Flex 5i (16”, 7)	IdeaPad Flex 5 (14”, 7)	IdeaPad Flex 5 (16”, 7)
Display	14-inch OLED 2.8K 16:10	16-inch 2.5K IPS 16:10	14-inch 2.2K IPS 16:10	16-inch 2.5K IPS 16:10
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U	12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U	AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with Radeon graphics	AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with Radeon graphics
RAM	16GB	16GB	16GB	16GB
Storage	1TB SSD	1TB SSD	1TB SSD	1TB SSD
Camera	FHD webcam	FHD webcam	FHD webcam	FHD webcam
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11

IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable

The IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable is a Surface like laptop come tablet and certainly takes its design cues from Microsoft’s Surface range.

The IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable comes with Lenovo’s detachable Bluetooth keyboard and enables users to go between four usage modes, including laptop mode with accompanying folio kickstand, tablet mode, or doodle in pen mode with the optional Active Pen 3, or simply detach the display to create on-the-go in free mode.

The full list of specs are as follows:

	IdeaPad Duet 5i detachable
Display	12.35-inch 2.5K IPS, 16:10
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U
RAM	16GB
Storage	1TB SSD
OS	Windows 11
Camera	5MP front – 5MP rear

IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook

The IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook is a unique 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook that has a clever 360-degree hinge that enables users to use the laptop in multiple modes including laptop to tablet mode, or stand to tent mode.

Full list of specs are as below:

	IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook
Display	14-inch FHD IPS 16:10
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U
RAM	8GB
Storage	512GB SSD
OS	ChromeOS
Camera	1080p FHD

IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook

Next in the Chromebook lineup, Lenovo has launched is the IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook, which is a 2-in-1 laptop and comes with a 360-degree hinge that enables users to use the laptop in multiple modes including laptop to tablet mode, or stand to tent mode.

The full list of specs include:

	IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook
Display	15.6-inch FHD IPS touchscreen
Processor	Intel Pentium Silver N6000
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB eMMC
OS	ChromeOS
Camera	720p

IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook

Next up, we have the IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook Which is had a bit of upgrade from the first generation we saw over a year or so ago. The new IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook Has had its screen bumped up to an 11-inch display from the previous 10.1-inch display.

The IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is 7.9mm thin and has a fanless design that runs cool and quiet. Furthermore, The IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook offers enhanced durability via a ‘snap-on’ detachable keyboard with anti-pry and water-resistant keys.

The full list of specs for the new IdeaPad Duet 3 are as follows:

	IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook
Display	11” 2K LCD
Processor	Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB eMMC
OS	ChromeOS
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 ac
Bluetooth	Version 5.1

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)

Lastly, Lenovo has launched a new Android tablet, the Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen), which the company states users will be able to binge longer and study smarter.

The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) has more narrow bezels and offers an 85 per cent screen-to-display ratio and will come in two colour options – Storm Grey and Frost Blue.

The full list of specs for the Tab M10 Plus are as follows:

	Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen)
Display	10.61” 2K (2000 x 1200) IPS LCD
Processor	MediaTek G80 (Wi-Fi only model) Snapdragon SDM680 (LTE/Wi-Fi Models)
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Cameras	8MP Front facing, 8MP rear facing
OS	Android 12 (Android 13 expected in 2023)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 ac

Gaming Laptops

Lenovo has also launched a suite of gaming laptops and associated accessories for which the company states its new IdeaPad Gaming 3i and IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop series in two screen sizes, 15-inch and 16-inch, that are ideal for younger, new gamers entering this world of gaming who want to impress with the right gaming firepower.

The full list of specs for the IdeaPad Gaming 3I laptops are as per below:

	IdeaPad Gaming 3i	IdeaPad Gaming 3i
Display	15.6-inch WQHD IPS	16-inch WQHD+ IPS
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H	12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H
RAM	32GB 3200MHz DDR4	32GB 3200MHz DDR4
Storage	1TB SSD	1TB SSD
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Version 5.0	Version 5.0

And the full list of specs for the IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptops below:

	IdeaPad Gaming 3	IdeaPad Gaming 3
Display	15.6-inch FHD IPS	16-inch WQHD+ IPS
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with Radeon graphics	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with Radeon graphics
RAM	32GB 4800MHz DDR5	32GB 4800MHz DDR5
Storage	1TB SSD	1TB SSD
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Version 5.0	Version 5.0

Lastly, Lenovo has launched Lenovo Legion M600s Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse which the company has stated that amazing performance, precision, and better ergonomics. The Lenovo Legion M600s Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse delivers a near-frictionless tactical gliding experience with 100 per cent Teflon (PTFE) feet making faster, larger swipes possible so no gameplay action is wasted.

The M600 Qi Wireless Gaming Mouse delivers a near-frictionless tactical gliding experience with 100 per cent Teflon® (PTFE) feet making faster, larger swipes possible so no gameplay action is wasted.

In terms of pricing and availability, Lenovo hasn’t confirmed pricing or availability and we are awaiting further details on this from the company we will update this post if and when this information becomes available.