Lenovo Levels Up Its Laptop Lines Worldwide With AMD 'Strix Point' AI Chips

IFA has been heavy on laptop news this year, as a batch of new chips from the three major manufacturers push new machine-learning and AI capabilities into the thinnest and lightest laptops. Lenovo isn't the only laptop maker betting on the new Copilot+ PC concept, but it might be the biggest, leveling up home, work, and play systems with new, more powerful AI-driven features.

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+, and Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14-Inch) are all part of Lenovo's global AI PC strategy to enhance productivity and creativity for enterprise customers. These three new models will feature AMD's latest Ryzen AI 300 Series chips (code-named "Strix Point").

However, one note before we dive into the three new models: Only one of these models is presently announced for US release. We expect the others will get similar updates soon, but nothing is set in stone.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: Business Ryzen

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD is a corporate laptop with a three-times performance boost, thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI technology, and it's one of Lenovo's only work-oriented Copilot+ PCs. The laptop is designed to meet the demands of modern professionals, providing a redesigned thermal architecture, improved display brightness, and a more immersive user experience.

The device is also equipped with AMD PRO technology, a feature suite that provides enterprise-grade security and manageability for enterprise IT departments. Most interestingly, Lenovo hasn't named the specific processor, with specs stating that the ThinkPad will have "Next Generation AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors."

The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD will also get features like Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and optional 5G sub-6GHz mobile broadband. The system can be outfitted with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x dual-channel memory and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, all in an energy-efficient machine that weighs less than 3 pounds and has a battery that Lenovo claims should last more than 17 hours.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD will be available this October and is expected to start at $1,699.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+: Tops of the TOPS

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ is another AI-powered laptop, here with an advanced AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor. The CPU is rated for 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) for next-gen AI performance and exceptional speed for multitasking and content creation. The laptop's sleek metal design, sizeable haptic touchpad, and expansive 16-inch, 3.2K display make it a sharp-looking machine ready to be put to work.

The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ is lightweight and durable, making it easy to carry. It features a hefty 85-watt-hour battery for extended use, rated for more than 17 hours of 1080p video playback. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for fast, reliable internet access.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ will not be sold in North America but will be available in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with a starting price of €999.

The Yoga Pro 7 (14-Inch): This Yoga Doesn't Bend

Finally, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14-Inch) will run with the same AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, bringing that 50-TOPS CPU and NPU and several AI-accelerated features for content creation and workflow automation.

Lenovo's Yoga lineup has been a 2-in-1 staple for years, but recent rebranding by Lenovo has also extended the Yoga name to include standard non-convertible laptop designs. The Yoga Pro is just such a laptop, presenting a relatively basic 16-inch design with average portability and weighing in at 3.4 pounds.

The newly announced Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14-Inch) won't be sold in the United States, but it will be available in the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets starting this month at an expected starting price of €1,699. We expect a similarly outfitted AMD model to land stateside sometime later this year, and we expect to have the opportunity to fully test at least two of these laptops before then.