Lenovo unveils new AI-powered ThinkBook laptops and ThinkCentre neo desktops

Lenovo™ announced at CES® 2024 new ThinkBook products, ThinkCentre™ desktops, and accessories for the small and medium sized business (SMB) market, with innovative features, smart designs, and AI PC enhancements. The new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a flexible hybrid solution with a laptop base system and a tablet that can work independently or together and seamlessly switch between laptop and tablet.

The solution offers a unique innovation providing a Hybrid experience between Windows and Android™ system. The ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is a beautiful and powerful Intel® Evo™ Edition laptop with fantastic battery life, a built-in Copilot key, and is Lenovo’s first carbon-neutral laptop for SMBs. The ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ is a powerful, versatile, and smart laptop with up to stunning 14.5-inch 3K display and includes a Graphics Extension (TGX) port that supports the new ThinkBook Graphics Extension (TGX) dock boosting AI computing power. Lenovo is also introducing its updated ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 combining power and elegance with support for the new Magic Bay Studio that incorporates a 4K camera and integrated speakers. The ThinkCentre neo Ultra exploits the very latest technology to deliver a new generation of ultra small form factor AI PC, and the ThinkCentre neo 50a Gen 5 all-in-one desktop will be available in 24- and 27-inch form factors. The Lenovo ThinkBook laptops, ThinkCentre neo desktops, and the Magic Bay Studio are the latest products and accessories that showcase Lenovo’s innovation and leadership in the SMB market.

In addition, Lenovo is showcasing two unique proof of concept devices at CES. The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo is a product that uses mechanical movement and solar irradiation to power a mouse and a keyboard, eliminating the need for external charging. The mouse and the keyboard are ergonomically designed to provide comfort and engagement for the user. The product also supports both Bluetooth® and 2.4G wireless connection modes, ensuring easy connectivity with multiple devices. The proof-of-concept product is an innovative solution that aligns with Lenovo’s commitment to implementing more sustainable practices.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE is a revolutionary and innovative proof of concept that boasts powerful performance, an exquisite appearance, and leads a trend of intelligent color personalization laptop covers. Through Lenovo’s hardware and software algorithm solutions and leveraging E Ink Prism™ technology, users can customize the exterior cover in various patterns, creating a unique notebook appearance. This concept supports up to one thousand different images, allowing users to express their personality and creativity.  With the ultra-low power technology from E Ink and Lenovo’s system design, the color-changing top cover won’t impact the battery life – even when the system is powered off, the top cover can still keep changing. Lenovo will highlight four design schemes at CES 2024, including two colorful schemes, dynamic clock and multi system interaction, that offer different and unique customer preferences.

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The Transformative Power of AI for All

Lenovo ThinkBook PCs announced today all feature Intel Core™ Ultra processors and Copilot in Windows 11, defining one of the most significant PC architecture shifts in recent years. Launching AI PC innovation on all fronts, Lenovo ThinkBook will transform a new generation of productivity and creativity. Intel Core Ultra processors feature an on-chip AI accelerator called a neural processing unit (NPU) which enables power-efficient AI acceleration that speeds up AI workflows.

ThinkBook users will benefit from built-in AI features such as Smart Meeting and Smart Power 3.0, and Intel’s partnership with more than one hundred software vendors will unleash an extensive set of AI-enhanced applications5 that will run great on Lenovo ThinkBook PCs featuring Intel Core Ultra.

A Hybrid PC Solution That Does It All

Experience the ultimate flexibility with the latest addition to trailblazing designs offered by the ThinkBook Plus portfolio. The new Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid can switch from a laptop to a tablet and back seamlessly. This amazing solution has two products, a Microsoft Windows laptop base system and a tablet, but they can be used either separately as two devices or work together as a laptop, so users can switch between Windows 11 and Android with ease. Consisting of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid Station – which can be used independently when connected to an external display – and the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid Tab – which can be detached and used standalone.

Designed for media content creators, designers, logistics professionals, financial analysts, or any users who could benefit from dual functionality, this device can handle virtually any mainstream task in a variety of formats, such as:

Highly adaptable to user needs, the powerful AI PC performance of Intel Core Ultra processors and stunning Intel Arc™ graphics in the Hybrid Station allows users to enjoy a full Windows 11 laptop experience. Detaching the display means users can also enjoy the benefits of a Qualcomm® -powered tablet, without interrupting workflows on the Hybrid Station when connected to an external monitor. And with long-lasting batteries on both devices that intelligently manage power delivery, Wi-Fi® connectivity6, and wireless projection capability on supported external displays, users can multitask more efficiently for longer, and often without cables. The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is more than just two devices—it’s a game-changer.

Smart and Stylish for Ultimate Work and Play

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is a laptop that combines the best of performance, design, and intelligence. Built to be ultra-thin, ultra-light, and ultra-powerful, it weighs from only 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) and has a 12.9mm profile, making it easier to carry around. It also has a 74 WHr battery, the largest in a 13-inch laptop8, that can last up to 21 hours of video playback, up to 11.4 hours of web browsing, or up to 8.2 hours of conference calls9. It’s not just a powerful machine, it’s also beautiful, smart and tough, with a stunning dual-tone design available in Luna Grey or a limited edition patterned Seashell color featuring the world’s first corrosion-resistant stainless magnesium technology. The 13.5-inch 3:2 aspect ratio display has a huge 97% screen-to-body ratio, edge-to-edge keyboard and large 120mm touchpad for a better user experience. The display panel also has a low-power mode that adjusts the refresh rate and brightness based on users’ attention and presence, reducing energy consumption.

An Intel Evo Edition laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors, ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 has everything users need to work, create, and enjoy, including up to 32GB 8400MHz LPDDR5x memory, three Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Intel Arc graphics, and fast Wi-Fi connections offered by Wi-Fi 6E6. High quality audio is delivered through four Harman/Kardon® speakers, and four 360-degree AI-based noise cancelling microphones. Users can further customize the laptop with the added support for Lenovo’s Magic Bay accessory ecosystem using pogo pin connectivity, including the new Magic Bay Studio with its 4K camera and high-quality speakers.

To make workflows even smarter, the laptop has AI PC features including a built-in Copilot key making it easier to access users’ everyday AI companion. Working across many apps, Copilot in Windows 11 keeps users in the flow of work by delivering relevant answers, kickstarting the writing process, and more. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra processor which includes a dedicated NPU, the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 provides AI PC capabilities that optimize user’s camera, sound, and collaboration functions in supported applications such as Microsoft Studio Effects to help make online meetings more engaging and immersive. Users will further benefit from the AI power delivered through Intel Core Ultra across a broad selection of software applications in office productivity, digital content creation, and more. In addition, the integrated Lenovo LA3 AI chip uses a software machine learning algorithm to optimally tune system parameters for performance and battery life.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is Lenovo’s first certified carbon-neutral product for the SMB market certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI), and includes TCO Certified and ENERGY STAR® certifications, and is registered EPEAT® Gold. Luna Grey models are built including 50% recycled aluminium in the bottom cover, and all models include 90% Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCC) plastic in the power adapter casing and 30% PCC plastic in the speaker enclosures. It also ships in plastic-free packaging with 100% FSC-certified paper used in carton box, cushion and manual.  Thanks to MIL-STD-810H durability testing and the spill-resistant keyboard, users can worry less about accidents or damage.

New Possibilities with ThinkCentre Desktops

Lenovo’s first ultra-small form factor desktop with powerful AI capabilities, the ThinkCentre neo Ultra welcomes a new era in computer performance where the CPU, an independent NPU, and the GPU complement, collaborate, and augment each other. The processors, ready to tackle a new future with AI computing, deliver optimal performance by maximizing resources and assigning the best activities to the right programs.

Designed for SMBs looking to harness the capabilities of AI without heavy investments or equipment, the ThinkCentre neo Ultra proves that smaller can be bigger. The 3.6L desktop maximizes internal space, packing up to Intel Core i9 processor on Intel vPro® Enterprise platform, an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 GPU, an easy-to-upgrade independent NPU card, up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and more. To keep the desktop cool even under the most intense pressure, the ultra-small form factor desktop features a triple thermal fan design that draws cool air from the top and expels it from the bottom back.

Engineered with an eye toward the future, the ThinkCentre neo Ultra features Wi-Fi 7 for extreme speeds, can pack up to eight display ports for multitasking, and has easily upgradable memory and storage to fit the changing needs of the SMBs. Whether taking advantage of its AI capabilities to generate programming codes, creating images to reduce designer workload, crafting a jingle using an offline AI audio generator, conducting AI-driven live streaming, or collaborating with VR headsets to help enterprises with remote maintenance in the automotive and the manufacturing sectors, the ThinkCentre neo Ultra is here to change how companies create, collaborate, and think.

For SMBs wishing for an all-encompassing computing solution, the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 27 Gen 5 and ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 5 offer productivity and collaboration in a sleek device. Sporting a new svelte look, the 27-inch and 24-inch all-in-one (AIO) computers are powered by up to Intel Core i7 processor and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and shine with a 99% sRGB, TÜV Rheinland® certified display with 100Hz refresh rate. Both AIOs are the first entry-level computers for SMBs with an optional wireless charging stand to keep devices charged 24/7.

For easy collaboration, the AIOs feature Display Sharing, which transforms the computers into a monitor when a laptop is connected via an HDMI port, and Lenovo Smart Storage, which leverages its internal storage as a private cloud, allowing users to access, edit, and share files anytime and anywhere. The ideal choice for companies looking to maximize space utilization and productivity, both computers are whisper quiet with a TÜV Rheinland Ultra Low Noise certification standard, have industry leading Wi-Fi 6 connectivity achieved by unique architecture design, and incorporate a 5MP camera with an e-shutter for privacy.

ThinkBook Laptops That Deliver Beyond Expectations

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ is a sleek, smart and powerful laptop that delivers more performance, more productivity, and more intelligence. This laptop is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, which enable AI PC features that optimize user experiences in workflows such as office tools, photo, video and audio editing, meeting collaboration, and more. Easily work, create, and play with up to 32GB dual channel LPDDR5X memory, built-in Intel Arc graphics, and a huge 85Wh battery. Human Presence Detection available with the infrared (IR) camera enhances security with a lock on leave feature. The IR camera also simplifies login with face recognition available through Windows Hello.

Leveraging the power of AI can make the workday smarter and easier. With the Lenovo LA3 AI chip and Lenovo Smart Power 3.0, users can benefit from AI-accelerated features such as Lenovo Smart Meeting that delivers a smart and efficient meeting experience through system-level optimization to manage cooling and virtually eliminate buffering and stutter during conference calls. The laptop also has sensors that adjust the display brightness and the keyboard backlighting based on ambient light and presence, helping reduce power consumption. And with its AI-enhanced camera and audio, users can benefit from more immersive virtual meetings.

ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ features up to stunning 14.5-inch 3K display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, which makes visuals appear more vivid, and 120Hz refresh rate enabling smoother motion. Users can also type more comfortably with the enhanced keyboard, which has larger and concave keys, and the laptop will run cooler thanks to a new dual fan and rear exhaust to expedite warm air. Connection to various external devices is a breeze with various I/O ports, including a hidden USB-A port designed specifically to protect USB dongles. Distinctive in the ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ is a TGX port that offers up to 64Gbps data throughput allowing access to high performance external graphics and AI processing available with the TGX dock.

The ThinkBook Graphics Extension is an intelligent graphics solution that connects to the ThinkBook 14 i Gen 6+ via the TGX port. Built leveraging the innovation synergies between Lenovo and NVIDIA, the TGX dock supports up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX desktop GPUs which can significantly boost AI computing power in association with the Intel Core Ultra processor and harness exclusive AI features. NVIDIA RTX GPUs excel at parallelized work required to run generative AI models, such as Stable Diffusion™ accelerated by NVIDIA TensorRT™, that help users generate images based on input text and images. The combined intelligence delivered by Lenovo, NVIDIA, and Intel will transform the way users work and play. The TGX is also an ideal shared solution for hot desk environments in the workplace, where users can plug in their ThinkBook laptop and access the extra power needed for graphics intensive or AI-based tasks when needed.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is an elegant powerhouse that helps users handle any task with speed and efficiency. Powerful performance is on tap, thanks to up to Intel Core i9 processor (14thGen) with AI Assist and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Built for the era of AI, GeForce RTX GPUs feature specialized AI NVIDIA TensorRT cores that deliver cutting-edge performance and revolutionary capabilities for AI use cases such as the previously mentioned Stable Diffusion. From enhanced creativity and ultra-efficient productivity to blisteringly fast gaming, the ultimate in AI power is available on ThinkBook 16p Gen 5. Users can also enjoy more connectivity options with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and three USB-A ports that are conveniently located on the sides, and an HDMI port located on the back, plus users can maximize storage capacity with dual SSD slots.  The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 also offers a great user experience, with a new keyboard that has improved keys, LED indicators, and a realigned TouchPad more central to the keyboard. The laptop can deliver up to 200W Thermal Design Power (TDP) and is kept cool and quiet with better thermal management and dual fans with a full-length rear air vent.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 has AI features that make it smarter and easier to use. The Lenovo LA3 AI chip, Smart Power 3.0, and Intelligent Adaptive Dimming all function in harmony to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and battery charging.  AI-based video and audio features help users collaborate better with the enhanced video clarity, background blur, and intelligent framing, and Smart Noise Cancellation virtually eliminates unwanted background distractions.

The ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 also has a stunning display that will impress with its quality and clarity. The 3.2K, 16:10 screen has a 430nit brightness and a 93% screen-to-body ratio, which makes everything look sharp and more vivid. The laptop includes X-Rite™ color calibration and DCI-P3 or sRGB support, which ensures accurate and consistent colors.

And for more fun and creativity, one can use the Magic Bay modular accessories, such as the new Magic Bay Studio that connects to the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 or the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 through Pogo Pin connectors located on top of the display, or connect to other laptops through the included USB-C™ cable.

Lenovo Magic Bay Studio stands out with its cutting-edge 4K camera technology, enhanced by AI, and engineered to provide exceptional image quality. This AI-driven technology places a strong emphasis on clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy, redefining the standard for professional video conferencing. Users can rely on this camera’s advanced features, powered by AI, for outstanding visual experiences.

Magic Bay Studio also achieves audio excellence through synchronized audio functionality, particularly impressive when combined with selected ThinkBook laptops. Meticulous engineering fine-tunes the audio components, delivering rich, clear, and immersive sound. This superior audio quality enhances virtual meetings, webinars, and multimedia content consumption, setting new standards for audio precision.

“The SMB employee experience will be transformed by new products, solutions and services powered by AI technologies that cater to their needs. New AI PCs with AI-enhanced capabilities and personal digital assistants will usher in next-generation personalization,  creativity and functionality that will drive ever more immersive and realistic experiences. By offering unique pioneering products like the latest ThinkBook laptops, ThinkCentre neo desktops, and innovative accessories, we are enabling new ways of working to create efficiencies and new opportunities and help SMBs drive positive growth in a new AI era,” said Eric Yu, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Small and Medium Business Segment and Commercial Product Center, Lenovo.

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