Lenovo continues to dominate the professional desktop marketplace. I see Lenovo everywhere in my day to day professional careers. They have a firm grasp on the market and a good reason for that is that they seem to keep putting out reliable heavy hitters release after release.

Sure there are others that are also killing it, but when it comes to the trust that those who have the power to purchase business bulk, Lenovo is pretty high up on that list for many.

The P3 Tiny Gen 2 is just another example of a fantastic offering for those who need just a basic PC for workstations, server access, front desks, and TVs. If you need a professional computer to run something, but nothing too big, then check out the P3 Tiny Gen 2. On paper, in no way is it the best mini PC we've tested on paper. But this workstation depends on a very clear set of business use-cases, so it may be the best for your scenario.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2: Price and availability

The Lenovo P3 Tiny Gen 2 is available direct from Lenovo's regional sites, including Lenovo US and Lenovo UK. The base price starts at $999 (and £2385 in the UK), with the highest end crossing $4000.

You can also buy it through third-party vendors like Amazon, Best Buy, and other reputable local retailers.

In true Lenovo fashion, you can choose your adventure here, opting for a more baseline model that's cheaper and easier for entry and easier for mass purchases. Or you can spec it out and get a more prominent and more powerful build-out. The choice is yours.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2: Unboxing and First Impressions

I've unboxed so many Lenovo desktops at this point that they all are blending together. However, this one is pretty straightforward and fairly consistent with all the others. Inside of the unassuming brown box is the computer itself, some brackets, a small power brick, and all the documentation that you need.

Right off the bat, this immediately looks like a pretty business professional desktop that could fit in pretty much any workspace. It could be on the desk of an executive. It can be on the desk of a front desk receptionist or it could be in a server rack, tucked away and never to be seen again. Lenovo has made this computer so versatile that it could even be mounted behind a TV, and you wouldn't feel like you're wasting any power since you can choose the internal components so easily.

It is worth noting that there is an inline power brick to the power cable, meaning that it's not just your outlet to IEC, like some monitors and desktops use these days, but there is a brick in line that converts the IEC jack to a smaller power plug. If you're planning on tucking this on a desk or underneath a monitor shelf, or tucking it away in a server rack, this may not be a big deal if there are easy spots to be able to tuck cables.

If you were mounting this or putting this behind a TV, or having this out in the open, it's worth noting that you're going to have to find a spot to be able to place that power brick, or mount it if you are mounting as well. Again, it's not the end of the world, but it is worth noting because power bricks can be frustrating at times to mount due to their heat generation, size, and weight.

The last thing I'll mention in this section is the ports. In true Lenovo fashion, these ports are exactly what business users need in their workspace today. There's a good span of USB, USB-A, DisplayPort, and network jacks. They are all in good positions to be able to be utilized as needed in an actual workday, not just in a pretty photo shoot or in a nice spec sheet. Some manufacturers care more about looks, but Lenovo very clearly cares more about usability and creating helpful experiences for their users.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2: Design & Build Quality

As briefly mentioned above, this desktop could easily stand upright on your desk, or it could become something that mounts underneath your desk, hiding away completely and staying completely out of the way. If you do choose to mount it, there are mounting options directly from Lenovo or an absurd number of third-party options as well.

It will allow you to mount this behind a monitor, under a desk, in a rack, or in other locations as well. If you do choose to have this on your desktop, Lenovo makes a nice little stand to help make sure that it stands upright, taking up even less footprint than before.

Throughout my testing in daily use, there were some moments when the fan kicked up louder than I expected. I really only noticed it when my office was otherwise silent. The fan isn't obnoxious by any means, but you do hear it if the environment is quiet enough.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2: In use

In day-to-day use, it's pretty clear that the P3 Tiny, in name and in stature, is designed to be hidden away and take up as little space as possible. There was a season when you wanted a setup like this, you would use an all-in-one.

However, I believe Lenovo has understood that allowing business users specifically to be able to utilize whatever display they want with a smaller PC that can be hidden away is a better move long term, especially because if you needed to, you could run multi-monitor on a machine like this. By multi-monitor, of course I don't mean running two 55-inch 5K monitors, but more like two business displays utilizing the DisplayPort and the HDMI out.

I was able to run this on my 52-inch 6K monitor at high resolution without any issue, no lag, but I did hear the fan kick on when running on a smaller monitor at 4K or even 5K. I didn't hear the fan as much, and it still ran just as smoothly.

I will note that the proprietary power table is a tad annoying, but only really in the moment if you need to replace it, or if you are replacing a different computer with this computer, you'll need to run this proprietary cable instead of just an IEC cable. Further, the separation of the DisplayPort and HDMI, I thought, was worth noting. There's a USB-A in between those two ports, which is something I don't usually see. Usually, the DisplayPort and HDMI ports are right next to each other.

In base units, there are a bunch of punch-out ports available on the back of the machine. In the more build-out units, those punch-out ports, of course, become actual ports, which could vary between other VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, or USB-C ports, more gigabit Ethernet ports, or even more USB-A ports if desired.

All around, this is a phenomenal device to be able to tuck away and hide or have out on your desk, taking up minimal space, especially in a simplistic business use case. Of course, I wouldn't use this probably for anything creative or on the go, but if you need a plug-it-in-and-let-it-work productivity machine, this could be it.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2: Final verdict

Lenovo continues the impressive nature of the P3 Tiny that we saw about a year ago. While I still wish that in 2026 there are a few more Thunderbolt ports, I do think for most business use cases this is a really good option, as there are still a lot of devices that use the now more legacy style USB-A port.

If you're looking for a small set-it-and-forget-it desktop machine for your employees or for your own office, this is definitely one worth considering.

For more productivity machines, we've tested the best business computers.

• AMD's David McAfee expects DDR5 RAM prices to 'recover slowly in the future'
• However, the exec added that DDR5 won't return to 'normal' pricing levels for some two years
• Meanwhile chatter from the rumor mill claims Lenovo is going to implement another sizeable round of price hikes with its PCs

An AMD exec has told us that DDR5 RAM pricing isn't likely to normalize until 2028, and in other news, fresh from the memory and wider component crisis, Lenovo seemingly has more price hikes in the works for its PCs.

Let's start with the AMD story. VideoCardz flagged up the interview that 4Gamers conducted at Computex 2026, in which the Taiwanese site spoke with David McAfee, who is VP and general manager of Ryzen CPU and Radeon Graphics.

When questioned on the memory shortage (bearing in mind translation issues with the article), McAfee said he expects prices to 'recover slowly in the future' but that DDR5 RAM won't return to normal pricing levels for about another two years.

VideoCardz also highlighted a post on X from leaker Harukaze5719, which in turn points to a report from Sina Finance in China that tells a separate tale of the Lenovo price hikes.

Obviously, this is just whispers from the rumor mill, but the theory is that Lenovo plans to jack up prices in China by the equivalent of $150 in July. This applies to its PCs and laptops, and, in fact, to every product line Lenovo sells, we're told (though common sense would indicate that cheap peripherals, like a basic Lenovo mouse, won't get a $150 price hike).

While this is a (rumored) move over in Asia, it would clearly make sense that mirroring cost increases in the same order (perhaps even a bit more) would be implemented in other regions.

Analysis: more urgency for laptop buyers?

The AMD exec has essentially thrown his lot in with the forecasters who see the RAM crisis ebbing away during 2028. While that still means it has a fair way to go, this is actually a relatively optimistic prediction compared to some more recent thoughts – notably from Nvidia's CEO. Jensen Huang said the memory crisis will last "quite a few years", suggesting that we may have to be patient until 2029 or 2030 to see the worst of this over. Others have guessed that we'll be sailing rough waters with RAM pricing until 2030, too.

The sad truth is that at this point, if I could have a guaranteed end-in-2028 outcome for these RAM woes (somehow), I'd take that prospect – and run. Of course, there's the question of what McAfee means exactly by returning to 'normal levels', complicated by the fact that this is a translated interview. Broadly speaking, I assume this means that prices will drop back down to more palatable levels relative to now – though I don't see them ever returning to pre-crisis levels, frankly.

It's a bleak old outlook, for sure, although there is some hope in Chinese memory chip makers tackling the RAM shortfall to some extent with increased production from these Asian giants. McAfee alludes to this when mentioning Changxin Memory in China increasing its DDR5 production capacity, but others – notably Huang – seem distinctly unswayed by such arguments.

A lot, of course, could rest on what happens with AI going forward. However, with predictions of increased memory demands one way or another in that sphere – and no remote indication of the AI 'bubble' bursting, or clever tech innovations helping out as much as some folks think they might – I'm not optimistic on the whole.

On top of this, the news from Lenovo is a further blow. If you recall, the computer giant already hiked PC prices earlier this year, and so this is another helping of RAM crisis-related cost rises for laptops and desktops (and other hardware besides, apparently).

As I've been discussing recently, after the Nvidia CEO's recent end-of-decade prediction for the extent of the memory crisis, now really does seem to be the right time to buy a laptop. The news that Lenovo may be about to pull the trigger on yet more substantial PC price rises only puts more urgency into that theory, because this surely won't happen in isolation among PC vendors.

• European/UK students use AI for organization, productivity rather than for cheating
• Lenovo reports students are using tablets more as they seek cheaper, portable options
• Universities might gradually be accepting AI more as students report more encouragement

Nearly all (98%) European students aged 18-25 now say that artificial intelligence helps them in some way, and new data from Lenovo reveals that despite the prejudices of other age groups, the youngsters might actually be using it for support, rather than to cheat.

Notetaking (73%), summarization (73%) and brainstorming (72%) offer near-identical use cases, with the tech largely seen as a support layer to help students stay organized, manage workloads and maintain focus.

Ultimately, the research concludes AI is becoming embedded into learning as a means of helping students process information more efficiently, rather than to bypass learning altogether, and it marks a major change in perception that could influence how universities and other institutions regulate the tech.

How are European and UK students using AI?

Among UK students specifically, 79% use AI note-taking tools, 79% use handwriting-to-text tools, 78% use AI summarization tools and 78% use idea generation tools, and all of them at least weekly.

In fact, British students are generally more positive than their European counterparts when it comes to AI’s role in generating ideas, helping them feel prepared, working more efficiently, feeling more in control and staying focused, Lenovo found.

Separately, the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) found that 95% of UK students now use AI in some way, marking a major jump compared with 2024 (66%). Again, use cases span explaining difficult concepts (61%), summarizing academic sources (49%) and searching for information online (36%) – all administrative productivity aids and not education replacers.

With students capturing lecture notes, converting handwritten notes into documents and organizing information, Lenovo claims that AI’s biggest impact is actually on reducing administrative and organizational burdens.

These discoveries come at an important time in the evolution of education, with many universities, colleges and schools deeply considering how AI should be used and regulated. But Lenovo argues that creativity remains human-led and that fewer administrative tasks could actually be freeing up more student time to produce higher-quality work.

And HEPI found that universities are starting to adapt – or at least, in the UK. Now, around 36% of students feel their university encourages AI use, compared with 28% last year.

Students might be driving a surge in tablet sales – at least, for Lenovo

As for their preferred devices, Lenovo also asserts that tablets are becoming more mainstream. According to the data, 94% of students say a tablet is or would be useful across all aspects of student life. Beyond education, the report shows how students would consider a tablet over a TV if display and audio quality were comparable.

“For Gen Z, creativity can strike at any point in the day, so they need tablets that are intuitive and supportive, helping them stay in that creative flow for as long as possible,” Europe and META Chief Marketing Officer Alberto Spinelli added.

This trend could be influenced by ongoing supply chain strains and the recent introduction of more powerful AI PCs, pushing prices up across the board.

Lenovo accounted for around 8.2% of the tablet market during the first three months of 2026 (per Omdia) and saw a 20% increase in shipments year-over-year, but the firm’s analysts warn that the tablet market isn’t growing much at all. The market grew just 0.1% in Q1, compared with a 3.2% growth within the global PC market.

“With supply-chain pressures still building, Q1’s modest growth is likely to mark the high point for the year,” Principal Analyst Ben Yeh warned, implying that consumers could be targeting cheaper devices (including potentially tablets) or delaying upgrades altogether.

I don't know about you, but any time I spend on LinkedIn, I am then immediately drowned by AI talk by those who are replacing entire companies with AI and how quickly people can build AI. All of that building requires a device that has insane power, or, to quote Aladdin, "ultimate cosmic power." That is what it seems like we are reaching for these days with the amount of computing power we are demanding from our devices.

Depending on what you are doing, having a dedicated LLM device could be the thing that makes or breaks your profit margins or also helps you actually get work done without burning through all of your tokens in one week. The Lenovo ThinkStation PGX is designed to run an LLM locally on a machine so that you can test anything that you need to test in an AI workspace without having to run it through the cloud. This will allow for things like script testing, feature testing, model testing, etc.

Further, this is also the kind of machine that you could use as an always-on device that would be fantastic for OpenClaw or Claudbot. As I mentioned briefly above, many people rely on the Mac mini for this.

However, if you're already in the professional work space or if you prefer Windows or if you trust Lenovo already, or alternatively maybe you don't need a full desktop as well, this is a phenomenal option for those workloads, and it likely destined for inclusion in our best mini PC guide for those that need a dedicated compact AI-ready workstation.

Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: Price and availability

The ThinkStation PGX is available across Lenovo's regional websites, including in the US where prices start at $5,079 and in the UK, priced from £5,200.

The base model comes with 1 TB storage. However, if you want to upgrade to other storage components or buy through other retailers, the price may vary. My quick research has shown that the price of this unit can easily vary between $4,800 and $5,400 depending on your configuration.

Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: Unboxing and First Impressions

The PGX makes a strong case for those who want an mini AI Workstation. There are so many people in that realm of work these days that having dedicated devices that specialize in extracting every ounce of power from components to support power-hungry software is a good thing. However, it’s not for everyone. While there is a basic desktop, it feels more like a NAS rendering than that of a true computer.

The ThinkStation PGX appears to be similar in size to a standard mini PC; for continued comparison and reference, it’s about the size of a Mac mini. All the ports are on the back; since this isn’t meant to be a desktop replacement in any way, there is no need for any ports for the user to interact with after setup.

If you are the type of person who has to ensure the reliability and dependability of AI-powered machines, such as ensuring drivers are up to date, then having a dedicated machine may be just what you need to stay sane.

Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: Design & Build Quality

The Lenovo ThinkStation PGX is fairly compact, and it’s short enough to fit under desk shelves if you want it to stay on your desk, or tuck it away in a media closet or office space. Good flexibility here for that.

No matter where you choose to put it, the result is pretty much the same. It’s not meant to be looked at, bothered with, flash with colors and lights, nor really even be bothered with once it is set up.

Design-wise, as I say, this feels minimalist and styled to look sleek and professional wherever it is used. There are no forward-facing ports, but that is of course due to the intended use case. On the back there are USB-C ports, no USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a network port, and then two expansion ports that will allow for two of these units to link together to distribute the workload you’ve created across multiple PGX’s.

Beyond the ability to link multiple together, the expandability and customization kind of stops there, so if you are the type of person who is currently using a custom tower setup for their LLMs, then this is going to feel a bit too controlled. If you are okay with the change-up from the Wild West of computer parts to something that is a bit more controlled, you will swap customization for reliability.

Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: In use

The Lenovo ThinkStation PGX is best when used as a dedicated device for running tasks against your local LLM. The 128GB memory and the Grace Blackwell GB10 help make even complex scenarios feel snappy, much more than most people’s laptops can; that’s for sure. For those in this space, the struggle of maxing out your available GPU is a known constraint. But now with your own personal device, you won’t have to wait on anyone else or book time, or anything else of the sort.

In my experience with AI tooling, speed is a major factor. Trying to ship features with AI usually comes with the expectation of speed. Now, with your own tooling and hardware, you can get prototypes, demos, and research done without waiting.

Off the top of my head, the tools that would benefit from this the most would be things such as: running local inference on larger models, prototyping across several different models, perhaps different versions of an app, a tool, or a workflow, even other ways of teaching or tooling that require quick turnaround time to try things out and you don't want to waste time or credits.

One thing worth noting is that while this does have a ton of operational memory, storing this kind of information to run these large models will take up a lot of space. If you need more than the allotted storage, or if you don't want to pay for internal storage, you can add external storage options to host the datasets you will be using for this.

In short, utilizing something like this as a service-kind-of-model, where you tunnel in and do what you need to do and keep your day-to-day machine light, means that you could run around with a more lightweight laptop or a more practical day-to-day laptop and then utilize this machine when you need it instead of carrying this beefy machine all day long every day. That may not be the best for everything else that you do in your day-to-day work.

Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: Final verdict

The Lenovo ThinkStation PGX is an incredibly powerful machine; however, it is probably not the machine for you unless you are in a very niche workspace. For those that this applies to, this is a fantastic tool to add to your arsenal, with more specialized capabilities and easier setup than a Mac mini. It is also more limiting than a Mac mini in some other ways.

You shouldn't buy this if you want a small desktop that can do some powerful things. If you do need a machine dedicated to running LLMs or open claw, then absolutely you should consider the Lenovo ThinkStation PGX, because in that world, this thing is a king.

For more pro-grade desktops and workstations, we've tested the best business computers.

• Discord has released a major update for Linux users
• Game and screen sharing has been improved with hardware-accelerated video encoding now supported via Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs
• It comes as users remain frustrated about global age verification plans

Discord on Linux, particularly on the Steam Deck or SteamOS handhelds, has been plagued by functionality issues, and a new update has finally addressed them — but users aren't buying it.

As reported by TweakTown, Discord announced a new major update for Linux in a video titled the 'year of the Linux desktop', providing significant improvements to game (or screen) capturing capabilities, including smaller updates to notifications and game detection.

Notably, hardware-accelerated video encoding is now supported on Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs for Discord, for better video quality without a drawback on game performance.

Discord will also capture games using Vulkan or Valve's Gamescope, and that's great news for devices like the Steam Deck or the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS, as more system resources can be used on games, ultimately improving performance and battery life while streaming to friends.

That's all good and well in the eyes of Discord users on Linux, and it has even joined in on the year of the Linux desktop meme (essentially the hope that Linux will surpass Windows) — and sure, this update has definitely taken it a step closer to that, but it's not enough to win fans over.

Instead, the comments on the video are consistent with users stating it's the 'year of age verification', criticizing Discord for its global age verification plans, which are still slated for late 2026.

This major Linux update comes around the same time as the Discord and Xbox collaboration, which gives Nitro users access to a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass. It seems as though Discord is trying its best to soften the blow from its controversial move, but it's quite clear that users aren't willing to let the age verification issues go.

• Lenovo launches 100W compact power bank with 10000mAh capacity
• Lenovo Legion P5 10000 supports phones, laptops, and tablets through multiple charging ports simultaneously
• Low current mode supports earbuds and wearables for safe charging

Lenovo has announced a new Legion-branded power bank with a 10,000 mAh capacity - however many fans might be disappointed they won't get their hands on one.

The company says the P5 10000 can provide long-lasting battery life for smartphones, computers, tablets, and other gadgets that people use every day.

The power bank supports up to 100W high power output with smart dynamic power distribution for flexible charging and discharging.

Built for high and low current devices

The power bank includes a built-in Type-C cable alongside one USB-C port and one USB-A connection for external accessories.

A small circular display appears on the front panel, though Lenovo has not explained every function supported by the screen.

The device features a cool mech-style exterior with compact and lightweight construction for easy carrying during travel or commuting.

The device can charge PCs and handheld gaming consoles as a one-device solution for worry-free battery life, but we will not recommend it.

Considering the battery capacity, the device is more suited for low-power devices such as smartwatches and earbuds with its low-current charging support feature.

Users only have to press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to activate the low current mode.

In addition to Lenovo’s fast charging protocol, this device also supports fast charging protocols from Huawei and Apple.

The Legion P5 10000 holds a 3C certification, which means it is supposedly safe to take on airplanes and trains.

But there is no product page available to confirm any of these technical details for public review.

Availability, pricing, and alternatives

The Lenovo P5 10000 portable power station will officially hit the shelves on May 19, and it will retail for CNY 169, which is approximately $25 or €21.

At the time of writing, this device has been listed on JD.com, a Chinese online retail platform.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the global release of this device, so you probably cannot buy it unless you have links to China.

If you live in the Western world and need a Lenovo power bank, you can get the Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank, but this device costs $140.

It is a 20,000 mAh power bank that supports up to 65W fast charging, making it more suitable for big battery devices like laptops and handheld gaming consoles.

This device can also power up to three devices simultaneously while staying cool under load.

While it is pricier than the P5 10000, it gives more capacity and thus more options.

Via Notebookcheck

The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 is a spectacular compact powerhouse of a PC.

Specs-wise, it packs in an Intel Core Ultra 9, an Nvidia RTX 4000 SFF ADA Generation GPU with 20GB, 64GB RAM, up to 4TB SSD, a wide range of ports, and a massive 330W power supply.

For my testing model, I have an Intel Core 9 285, the Nvidia RTX 4000 SFF ADA Generation GPU with 20GB, 2x 32GB of DDR5, and a 1TB SSD. It’s definitely not the most built-out, but it absolutely gets the job done.

The one key thing that is hard about all this power crammed into a small space, though, is that the fans to keep everything cool are insanely loud under load.

When it comes to complex professional workloads, it's one of the best mini PCs around - although it's incredibly expensive and the fan noise under load are loud.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2: Price and availability

The ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 is available direct from Lenovo US, Lenovo UK, and a broad range of online retailers.

It comes in a range of configurations, with the base model costing $1,399, but once you upgrade it, you can easily exceed $4,000.

Keep in mind, you could get similar hardware in a standard desktop tower, but you’re paying more for the compact space-saving footprint of this chassis.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2: Unboxing and First Impressions

The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2 includes everything you’ll need to get up and running, except the display. Lenovo even sends a basic keyboard and mouse in the box, if you’re in desperate need — though I’d strongly suggest picking up a better one.

I chose not to hook up the antennae as I was going with a wired connection, and I didn’t need the keyboard and mouse that came with the computer since I have plenty lying around.

During boot-up, while benchmarking, and while running heavy programs, the fans on this computer whirred to an impressive decibel level, though it still handled quite a bit of power.

Setup was fairly easy outside of that, just plug in, get your mouse and keyboard set up, and then log in. As an IT Pro, you could get this done in minutes, prepping it to help your team.

Lenovo has done a phenomenal job of incorporating spectacular ports on the front and back of this machine, designed for real power and real use.

Yes, there isn’t Thunderbolt, but there are two 20Gbps USB-C ports that can still be great for transferring files, just maybe not consistent 6k footage (though this machine isn’t really meant to be a primary heavy video workflow machine)

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2: Design & Build Quality

The ThinkStation P3 Ultra feels like Lenovo’s answer to the (in)famous Mac Studio. It’s compact, but not the most compact, a slightly thicker version of the also well-known Mac mini, or in the Lenovo world, the P3 Tiny.

The P3 Ultra has a 3.9L footprint and can be propped upright or vertically, or set horizontally and fit under a monitor, mount, or similar. Either way, make sure that the fans you see have plenty of clearance and room to breathe.

The team at Lenovo did a great job with the port layout on the P3 Ultra, placing the plug-and-forget ports on the back for easy cable management and a clean desktop. The front of the machine has quick ports for file transfer, a well-spaced split of ports for different needs, and all are compatible with thicker USB-A plugs.

Outside of design, the build quality is good and up to what I expect from Lenovo these days. Sharp corners, well-laid out, quality materials that should last for a long time, even with heavy, everyday, high-power use. Some machines are built to handle “perfect conditions,” and others are meant to withstand “real conditions” that everyday machines withstand.

Lenovo definitely favors the real-world conditions side, building machines designed to withstand the everyday grind and strain that always-on or relied-upon machines endure.

Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2: In use

The ThinkStation P3 Ultra has been an impressive machine through and through. It’s been able to handle even intense workloads thrown at it, it’s benchmarked well, and in the most important sense, it hasn’t had any issues day to day.

I’ve run my full workload on this machine, pushing a 52-inch 6K display at full resolution, and it hasn’t even stuttered. While not everyone will be running that massive of a monitor, it’s great to know the P3 Ultra can deliver impressive graphics performance, especially for a business machine, not a graphics or media machine.

This desktop is a phenomenal option for CAD users, 3D rendering machines, and those handling large LLMs or large coding projects. It’s great for data admins who need to have a thousand tabs open at once, and it can handle those with 40GB of Chrome eating up their memory because they never close tabs.

Continuing the real-world usability, the ports are great. So far, I haven’t had to reach around or hope for another set of ports. Everything I’ve needed at setup was on the back, and everything I’ve needed since then have been on the front of the unit.

For more options, we've tested the best business computers.

There are a lot of business professional computers out there right now. I’ve got several that I’m actively testing right now on my desk, even. But most of those are designed for power, for maximum output, or for computational prowess.

For some, a several-thousand-dollar powerhouse is not what they need. For admins, front desk workers, data entry, or those who simply help manage calendars and email via a web browser, they don’t need a big machine, they just need something that can boot up quickly, operate reliably, and get the job done.

That’s where the land of mini or compact PCs comes in. Smaller units that can plug into any monitor size, hide away, and work as needed. That’s exactly what a good chunk of the professional workforce needs.

These machines need ports and basic functionality more than they need enough power to break records. Further, the front ports make plugging in drives, adapters, or other devices super easy, while the back ports are fantastic for plug-and-play peripherals.

For me, the price is slightly too high for what you get. Compare what's on offer here to a mini PC like the Geekom A8 Max (review here) and you see a wide gulf.

For that reason, it's never going to top our list of the best mini PCs we've tested. But if you’re a classic business professional who doesn’t need to max out their machine, this may be a great option to consider for office and home office use.

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC: Unboxing and First Impressions

Right off the bat, this is a spectacular representation of a compact machine. It’s great, not sacrificing too much for its compact size, balancing portability and real-world usability with the right workplace demand.

The fact that within the box, Lenovo have sent a mounting bracket as one of the only accessories in the box shows the focus on having this machine tucked away in a convenient or more aesthetic position, depending on the user.

The bracket makes it very easy to VESA mount, mount under a desk, behind a monitor on a wall, or something similar. That right there shows quite a bit of what you’d need to know about this unit before deciding whether to purchase.

We’ll go further into it later on in the review, but TLDR: it’s a solid machine that can fit just about anywhere, as long as your computing needs won’t outpace what it has onboard.

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC: Design & Build Quality

I’ve mentioned the smaller size, but perhaps this is the right time to go into the port offering. It has most of the ports on the back, with only a headphone, USB-C, and a USB-A on the front.

On the back, with all the ports, there are two DisplayPorts (on this model), an HDMI, a power port (sadly not USB-C), four USB-A ports, Ethernet, and an antenna port for adding a Wi-Fi antenna if desired. For most scenarios that this is designed to run in, I’d suggest hard-lining the internet, but that’s just one man’s opinion.

One thing to note is that there are not a lot of USB-C ports on this machine, even though it’s 2026 and USB-C is pretty common. I genuinely believe it’s because Lenovo knows its target. They aren’t trying to market to those who are brimming with the newest technology with this device; they care more about reaching the people and companies

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC: In use

The Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC is a spectacular “behind-the-scenes admin machine” providing usability, ports you actually want, and easy setup. One of the great things about a monitor like this is the ability to connect any monitor you so choose.

For me, right now, I have rotated this machine around a few monitors during my testing.

The current monitor I have it on is the Dell 52-inch monster that was just released (review coming soon), but I have also used this mini PC on some BenQ monitors, some portable monitors, and others. It’s worked well on all of them, though pushing the 52-inch 6K beast at 100% scaling (small and sharp) was a bit much for this guy, so I had to scale it a little bit. But that’s understandable and was not a shock.

Using this machine as a kiosk, a front desk, or a basic always-on machine is exactly what it’s meant for. It works quickly and reliably, and it’s got enough ports not to need adapters. What else could you want for your basic office uses?

Because I wanted to simulate an office setup I have seen, I hooked this PC up to dual 1080p Dell monitors, and it worked great. Even going up to dual 4K still ran fine.

Another great option for this kind of setup is hot desking. Some companies need to have machines that can be used by multiple people via a network login or a guest login. This machine is great for that due to the abundance of ports, smaller profile requiring less desk space (or none if mounted), and good balance of power and price.

Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q QC: Final verdict

In a world where everyone is boasting about the most advanced "this-or-that" machines, the ThinkCentre Neo 50qc QC is quietly puttering along as the machine most businesses would actually be interested in, not just flabbergasted by in a demo.

It’s got a great balance of power, price, and ports, making it a serious contender for a basic business machine.

To be frank, on paper, the specs won’t impress. This desktop PC isn't some advanced supercomputer that will power through every task. Despite that, the price is relatively high when compared to other Windows 11 mini PCs we've reviewed, and I wouldn't blame some for looking elsewhere to get a little more power for the same (or slightly less) cost.

Beyond that, though, this is a solidly built mini PC from a well-known brand that's well-specced for day-to-day business use, and it's difficult to find many faults if you know what you're getting into.

For more options, we've tested the best business computers.

• Xiaomi and Lenovo have both teased upcoming gaming phones
• In Lenovo's case, this will be its first gaming phone in years
• However, there's a high chance they'll only be sold in China

Gaming phones have always been slightly niche, but there used to be a decent number of them being made each year. Now, many brands have either stopped making them entirely or pulled out of certain markets. Lenovo was one such case, having officially stopped making gaming phones back in 2023, but now it has reversed course.

Over on Chinese site Weibo (via Android Authority), the company has announced that it will be launching a Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation.

This will be Lenovo's first Legion gaming phone since 2022, and the post suggests it will be out as soon as May, though no concrete details have been shared just yet. That said, a leaked photo shared by Innogyan shows what appears to be a Legion phone with three cameras on the back, so it’s likely this is the upcoming handset.

It's not alone

And this isn’t the only upcoming gaming phone, as Xiaomi (via NotebookCheck) has also shared details of its upcoming Redmi K90 Max — a phone that you can see at the top of this article, and that’s set to launch on April 21.

This is already confirmed to have a high-end Dimensity 9500 chipset, and a 6.83-inch 165Hz screen, which can apparently maintain a 144Hz refresh rate and ‘ultra HD’ resolution for four hours when playing Honor of Kings.

So, this is very much a gaming-focused phone too, but there’s a catch with both of these devices, as so far they’ve only been confirmed for China, so they may well not get a global launch.

Still, the fact that they’re arriving at all suggests that there’s a renewed appetite for gaming phones, so hopefully it will only be a matter of time before new models do start launching globally.

• Lenovo has increased the price of its 2TB Legion Go 2 to $2,850
• The handheld now costs more than two Nvidia RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPUs
• Lenovo hasn't stated why there's been a price increase, but recent trends suggest the memory crisis is related

There's been a gradual calm to the currently raging storm that is the memory crisis and its impact on PC hardware, specifically with RAM kits slowly falling in price, but the chaos is far from over, and Lenovo just proved it.

As reported by Notebookcheck, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 Ryzen Z2 Extreme 2TB model now costs $2,850, listed on Lenovo's online store, a significant price hike from the original $1,480 retail price. This comes shortly after the cost of the 1TB model was increased by up to $2,000, which is $650 more than the original $1,350 price.

Notably, the 2TB model's $2,850 price makes the Windows-based handheld more expensive than two Nvidia RTX 5080 Founders Edition GPUs, which would cost $1,998, and more costly than a single RTX 5090, the most powerful desktop GPU currently available.

To say that the pricing here for handheld gaming devices is absurd would be an understatement. While the RAM crisis and unstable PC hardware market are likely to blame in this case, it's hard for any consumer to justify paying rent money for a device that isn't even the best in its own league.

There are handhelds such as the GPD Win 5 that cost less than the Legion Go 2 2TB, and offer gaming laptop-tier performance, using the AMD Ryzen Al Max+ 395. It's hard to see any world where gamers will choose the Lenovo Legion Go 2, frankly, over any product that's in the same price region of $2,000 or more.

Lenovo has yet to give any explanation on why the price increase has occurred, but if the recent trend of price hikes is anything to go by, it's due to the memory crisis. However, that's not an out for Lenovo, as a $2,000 for its 1TB model alone is unfeasible, and $2,850 feels like a late April Fools prank.

Unfortunately, price jumps such as these have been coming, and at this rate, it feels as though proceedings are only going to get worse as the crisis continues.

Handheld gaming has been in a great place for a few years, ever since Valve launched the Steam Deck in 2022, kicking off a raft of portable gaming PCs appearing in all manner of incarnations.

Since the Steam Deck muscled onto the scene, Lenovo, Asus, and Ayaneo have all been busy launching new handhelds, offering a wide variety of options from lower to higher-end devices. Some have struck a nicely affordable chord, although many have been criticized for being overpriced.

Valve's Steam Deck was (and arguably still is) the most popular among all the handheld gaming PCs on the market, giving gamers an easy way to dive into portable gaming for a reasonable price.

However, the situation with handhelds is swiftly changing, and not for the better. The AI boom has meant that prices for RAM and storage have skyrocketed, and the crisis is seemingly getting worse on a daily basis.

Notably, Ayaneo had its Next 2 handheld gaming PC poised to go sale, with pre-orders open and shipments scheduled for June 2026. Unfortunately, those pre-orders are no longer available, as the company has been forced to suspend sales for the new device due to rapidly rising component costs.

While Ayaneo is arguably a niche brand, one that pushes for higher specifications in a handheld that can provide gaming laptop-level performance, it's not the only company that has seen its line-up of handheld devices impacted by the ongoing memory chip crisis. And it doesn't look like it'll be the last, either.

The AI boom might destroy handheld gaming PCs

At this rate, handheld gaming PCs are in grave danger of gradually being phased out, at least as a mainstream force. We've reached a point where device manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the cost and lack of availability of RAM and storage, and consumers simply can't afford to pay entry-level desktop gaming PC prices for portable devices. All this is a direct result of the AI boom.

Ayaneo's case is a telling example here, with the company admitting that hardly any profit has been made from the Next 2 handheld pre-orders taken thus far, as the overall cost of production has risen so much.

Another prime example of the chaos being sown with handhelds is Valve's recent announcement that the Steam Deck OLED will be out of stock intermittently, and unsurprisingly, this is due to memory and storage supply issues.

The RAM crisis represents an increasingly difficult situation for Valve in particular, with the Steam Machine still in the pipeline for a launch in 2026 — and that has already faced a delay, once again, due to said crisis.

The affordability problems caused for both manufacturers and consumers are a recipe for disaster when it comes to handheld gaming PCs. The longer the AI boom continues, with data centers grabbing huge slabs of memory for AI tasks, the worse things will get for handheld production costs.

Ultimately, it all comes down to a nasty price to pay for consumers, who will be faced with ever more expensive price tags for handhelds that were already creeping into unaffordable territory even before the AI boom struck.

All this threatens to stall the progress that handheld gaming PCs have made since they grabbed their share of the limelight following the success of the Steam Deck. Previously this market was mostly dominated by niche brands like Ayaneo or Ayn, and those days could return — if the RAM crisis continues to make life miserable for handheld manufacturers, and consumer interest declines.

There are some tentative signs that the AI bubble could burst, notably with OpenAI putting the sword to Sora, and you never know what's around the next corner — it's not all doom and gloom.

However, I worry that even after the bubble eventually bursts — however long that may take — it could be some time before the supply of components normalizes. Predictions from analyst firms make that clear enough.

Hopefully, though, this component storm won't be raging for too long, and handheld gaming PCs will manage to weather it. That does, of course, remain to be seen, and unfortunately matters are looking pretty rocky right now.

• Lenovo reframes modular computing through enterprise durability requirements
• The ThinkBook concept is more for fleets than consumers
• System-level AI integration anchors the broader hardware strategy

At MWC 2026, Lenovo showed off a move toward modular hardware and system-level artificial intelligence, combining adaptive concepts with a broad commercial refresh.

The most conspicuous example of this is the ThinkBook Modular AI PC concept, which borrows a Lego-like philosophy of interchangeable parts and configurable layouts.

The approach revives long-running industry ambitions around modular computing, inviting comparisons with Project Ara, the abandoned modular smartphone initiative developed under Motorola ownership before Google discontinued it.

Modular ambition meets enterprise pragmatism

At the center of this showcase is a 14-inch ultra-thin base system built to accept detachable displays, input modules, and modular I/O elements.

A secondary screen can attach in different orientations or replace the keyboard entirely, expanding the workspace to roughly 19 inches while retaining portability.

“The AI era will not be defined by a single device or application, but by intelligent systems that work seamlessly across everything we use,” said Luca Rossi, President, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo.

“We are demonstrating how Lenovo and Motorola are bringing that vision to life, combining adaptive hardware innovation with a single, unified system-level AI integration that works naturally across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and beyond.”

That ecosystem relies heavily on Lenovo Qira, which it describes as Personal Ambient Intelligence embedded at the system level rather than layered on top as an app.

Although the modular ThinkBook may draw attention for its flexibility, the surrounding portfolio signals a clear commercial emphasis, as the updated ThinkPad T Series focuses on serviceability and lifecycle value, with select models earning high iFixit repairability scores.

Lenovo connects those improvements to reduced downtime and sustainable fleet management, a message that resonates more with procurement teams than casual buyers.

The ThinkPad X13 Detachable extends this approach with field-replaceable components in a lightweight format suited to frontline professionals.

The ThinkTab X11, a rugged Android tablet built for industrial settings, further reinforces that direction.

These devices prioritize durability, manageability, and integration with corporate security frameworks such as firewall controls and endpoint security policies.

Lenovo's approach’s does not follow the same trajectory as Motorola Ara, given its clearer business-to-business strategy where versatility sits at the center.

It embeds the system within a broader commercial ecosystem that includes lifecycle services and AI deployment tools.

Even so, the viability of detachable displays and modular I/O components will depend on durability, pricing, and real-world adoption across enterprise fleets.

The failure of Project Ara stemmed from both the appeal and the practical constraints of modular hardware at scale, and increased complexity, cost pressures, and limited developer support at the time also contributed to its demise.

At present, modular systems appear to face stronger enterprise demand and fewer structural barriers, which explains why brands such as Getac and HP continue to develop devices like the Getac S510AD and HP EliteBook 8 G1 for organizations that require configurable, durable hardware environments.

Lenovo’s modular ThinkBook concept appears to sit closer to that tradition than to consumer experimentation.

MWC 2026 is in full swing here in Barcelona, Spain, and while my usual beat for TechRadar is all things computing, I’ve been walking around the show floor of this huge tech event on the lookout for a new smartphone to get excited about.

I’ve felt for a while that smartphone designs and technology have hit a plateau. The hardware and form factor are now pretty much perfect for what we currently use our phones for (doom scrolling, taking photos, and making the rare phone call, essentially, in my case), which has left phone makers scrambling to find a reason to convince us to upgrade from our perfectly fine handsets.

I’ve got a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and two years on, it remains an excellent phone, which has meant that no amount of foldable screens or AI features (two things phone makers have been trying to get people excited about) has made me want to switch to a new device.

However, I’m pleased to say that at this year’s MWC I have finally found a smartphone I’m seriously considering ditching my trusty S24 Ultra for – and it comes from a rather surprising place: TCL.

I say ‘surprising’ because I’ve always associated TCL with TVs, so when I was invited to check out its smartphones and tablets, I was intrigued – and that quickly turned to excitement.

TCL’s display expertise has produced a series of smartphones with the company’s NXTPAPER screen tech, which are essentially color e-paper displays similar to what you’d fine on a high-end ebook reader, and its latest flagship phones, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (which features the latest generation of this tech) caught my eye straight away.

The NXTPAPER 4.0 behind the screen looks fantastic, with a matte-like finish that’s completely free from reflections and glare. Unlike my experience with (admittedly older) color e-paper displays, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro’s screen was bright and vibrant. It also felt fast and responsive when opening apps (the phone runs on Android) – without the screen needing to refresh with every change, something that frustrates me when I use my Kindle.

The phone also features an additional key, though unlike my S4 Ultra’s Bixby button that I immediately changed from calling up Samsung’s unlovable virtual assistant to something actually worth using, the 70 Pro’s NXTPAPER Key could see a lot more action. It switches the display between several modes: Colour Paper Mode, Ink Paper Mode and Max Ink Mode, and it does so with a rather cool-looking ripple transition animation. The Max Ink Mode is the most ebook-like screen setting, with a simple black and white display that should be ideal for reading on – and prolongs the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro’s battery life on standby to a huge 26 days.

You can also use a stylus for doodling and writing notes, with the T-Pen stylus offering a pleasantly responsive experience, especially with the NXTPAPER’s paper-like surface. Elsewhere, the specs seems decent for a smartphone, with a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, and 32MP front camera. The chip is a MediaTek Dimensity 7300, and comes with 8GB RAM that can be expanded to 24GB, with 512GB storage.

So, this would likely be a downgrade in performance from my S24 Ultra (especially its photo-taking abilities), but gosh, that screen is gorgeous. And, with a starting price of €299 (around $350 / £260 / AU$500), it’s a very compelling price, and much cheaper than the $1,299.99 ( £1,279 / AU$2,199) Samsung would demand of me if I were to upgrade to the S26 Ultra.

However, just as I was seriously weighing up getting the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, TCL went and showed me something that immediately made me put those plans on hold.

NXTPAPER + AMOLED = take my money!

TCL’s major announcement at MWC is the next generation of NXTPAPER, which combines the e-paper display of NXTPAPER with AMOLED screen technology.

This results in an absolutely stunning and vibrant display, and TCL had handsets on show with the screen. Everything that impressed me with NXTPAPER was present, including the flicker-free, anti-glare experience, but with a level of color vibrancy and detail that really impressed me. Thanks to the AMOLED tech, the handsets on show were also noticeably lighter than the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro.

I mentioned how I’d love to read comics on this screen, and there must be a fellow comic book fan at TCL, as they had plenty of examples of what comics would look like using this tech – and I was blown away. Images popped and text was clear, and the paper-like display made for a much more comfortable reading experience, whilst also giving you a similar experience to reading a physical comic.

I immediately started planning to buy whatever device comes with this screen, but at the moment the handsets are all pre-production, and there’s no solid release date, though I was told it would be ‘soon’.

It definitely meant I’m going to put my search for a new phone on hold until I see handsets with the NXTPAPER and AMOLED screens in the wild, and while Samsung’s innovative Privacy Display is a cool feature with some admirable goals behind it, I’m far less interested in protecting my privacy, and more enthusiastic about firing up my Marvel Unlimited subscription to catch up on my beloved X-Men instead. Stupid? Yes. Nerdy? Of course! Inevitable? Absolutely.

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Lenovo is developing quite the reputation for showing off innovative (and sometimes strange) product concepts at big tech events, and at MWC 2026 it's continuing that tradition.

I've just been shown its latest concepts at the huge tech event currently taking place in Barcelona, Spain, and was left impressed by not just what was on show, but also what wasn't even mentioned.

Product concepts are essentially prototypes that show off cool new ideas to give us an idea of what future gadgets could look and perform like, so while you can't go out and buy the things Lenovo showed me right now, it's likely that a lot of the tech will some day make its way into real products — and I just hope we don't have to wait too long.

ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept

Last time I was at MWC was around a decade ago (oh, goodness), and I remember modular phones, including Google's Project Ara, were the buzz of Barcelona, and here I am being shown a modular laptop... and I'm impressed.

At first glance, the ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept looks like a fairly standard laptop, except it has two screens — one on the front, and one on the back. The rear screen can be easily removed (it's held there via a magnetic connector) and can be used as a portable second screen (attached via cable).

The keyboard can also be removed, and you can swap it with the second screen for a more 'traditional' dual-screen laptop — and the keyboard can be used while detached thanks to its Bluetooth connection.

Beneath, where the keyboard usually sits, are two modular I/O ports (one on each side of the laptop). These can be swapped out, allowing the user to switch between USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI ports. It's a nice little touch that makes this concept feel far more flexible and convenient.

While what Lenovo showed me was just a prototype, it was impressively slick, with all the pieces slotting into place securely, which makes me hopeful that we could see modular laptops soon.

Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept

Here's another blast from the past: 3D. Remember when tech companies decided that 3D was the next big thing and crammed it into all kinds of devices, including TVs and laptops?

I certainly do. And, while I was pleased to see the back of that tech trend several years ago, Lenovo could bring it back with the Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept.

Now, before you begin rolling your eyes, Lenovo is at least not pitching the return of 3D to casual users — instead, it's targetting makers, 3D artists and creators.

The Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept is a dual-screen laptop, with the main screen capable of glasses-free 3D. Using eye-tracking tech in the webcam, the Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept adjusts the image so you get a clear 3D experience from where you're sat. Meanwhile, the bottom screen is a bright and vibrant touchscreen that you can use like a graphics tablet to edit art, then view your creations on the 3D screen.

Using the webcam, you can also manipulate objects on the 3D screen by making gestures in the air. By pinching my fingers on both hands and slowly moving them apart, I was able to zoom in on a 3D object, and by slightly rotating my hands while I was doing that, I could rotate the object on screen.

It felt responsive and natural (even in the less-than-perfect environment of a busy show floor), and I can definitely see the appeal for product designers who want to see what their designs could end up looking like. It's not for me, but at least Lenovo isn't trying to tell me that it is.

Legion Go Fold Concept

I love my various PC gaming handhelds, especially the Asus ROG Ally X, so it was great to see Lenovo experiment with the handheld form factor in a similar way it's been pushing boundries with laptop designs.

The Legion Go Fold Concept is a large 7.7-inch gaming tablet that you can attach two halves of a controller to either side of the screen (like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Lenovo Legion Go).

The screen can be unfolded to a bigger 11.6-inch display, and you can continue to use it as a gaming handheld, now with a much bigger screen in horizontal 'Horizon' mode. Or, if you prefer, you can rotate the screen vertically, reconnect the controllers and use the screen in split-screen mode, where your game is on one half, leaving the other half to display apps or websites (such as game guides).

While this is the concept that feels the furthest away from being released (Lenovo still needs to work out how to turn off half the screen when it's folded backwards, and I'm concerned about how scratched the rear screen could become), I love the fact that Lenovo is already experimenting with this relatively new device category.

AI MIA

One thing that struck me whilst Lenovo was talking me through the concepts was the absence of AI.

While AI was included in some of the product names, Lenovo didn't bother to mention artificial intelligence, which came as a pleasant surprise as MWC 2026 (like most recent tech events) is absolutely chock full of companies pushing AI in the products — a lot like how they tried to make 3D a thing years ago.

Many companies at this year's event are touting AI as the future of mobiles and computing, but are failing to really show us why they think AI is the future (outside of using it as a glorified search engine or virtual assistant).

In contrast, Lenovo's vision of the future seemed far more interested in the physical hardware itself, and that's a far more interesting idea. It certainly made me more excited for the future of laptops than any amount of generative AI slop would.

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• Lenovo launches ThinkTab X11 rugged Android tablet for frontline and industrial use
• It's powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with IP68 rating and MIL-STD-810H durability
• Has dual USB-C ports, removable battery with battery-less mode, and starts at €499

At MWC 2026, Lenovo debuted a number of new products, including updated laptops and some intriguing concepts.

The company has also introduced something less flashy but arguably more practical — the ThinkTab X11, an Android rugged tablet built for frontline work rather than couch surfing.

The device sits under the Think brand, which until now has largely meant Windows PCs and business laptops. With the ThinkTab X11, Lenovo is bringing that badge to an Android slate aimed at logistics, construction, manufacturing, and transport.

Powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

The ThinkTab X11 runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform, so it should offer steady performance and solid power efficiency for shift-based use, along with built-in connectivity for always-on tasks.

The tablet has been tested to MIL-STD-810H standards and carries an IP68 rating. It’s built to handle dust, water, drops, and the kind of treatment that would end most consumer tablets quickly.

The display is designed for outdoor work, with support for glove and wet-touch input - essential on job sites where bare fingers aren’t an option.

One practical feature is a screwless removable battery with a battery-less mode. In fixed installations or vehicle mounts, the device can run without a battery inserted, which could help with long-term wear and safety.

There are two USB-C ports, allowing charging and accessories at the same time. Front-mounted NFC supports data capture for inventory, authentication, and access control.

Lenovo is also leaning on enterprise management and security tools so IT departments can deploy and manage fleets of devices without too much effort.

On stage, Eric Yu, Senior Vice President of SMB Segment and Commercial Product Center, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo, said: “As AI moves from experimentation to everyday business reality, organizations need technology they can trust, scale, and sustain."

"By combining AI-ready devices with strong repairability, platform choice, and enterprise-grade security and services, we are helping customers adopt AI with confidence, control, and long-term value.”

The ThinkTab X11 is set to start at €499. Lenovo hasn’t yet said whether it plans to release it in the US.

• Lenovo debuts Surface-style ThinkPad X13 Detachable at MWC 2026
• Device has a 13-inch screen, Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and up to 64GB RAM
• Pricing for the business tablet starts at $1,999, which may be hard for buyers to justify

Lenovo has taken the wraps off a number of new and updated devices at MWC 2026, including the ThinkPad X13 Detachable, a business tablet which leans heavily into the Microsoft Surface Pro playbook, right down to the kickstand and magnetic keyboard.

The successor to the ThinkPad X12 Detachable, which we reviewed here, the X13 stretches the display to 13 inches and moves further into high-end territory for business users who want a tablet that can double as a full PC.

The X13 Detachable runs Windows 11 Pro on Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7 Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors. Lenovo hasn’t named specific SKUs, but configurations go up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory (soldered, so not upgradable ) and 1TB of storage via a single M.2 2242 slot.

Integrated pen support

The 13-inch panel reaches up to 500 nits of brightness, and there are two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports for docking and peripherals.

Integrated pen support is part of the package, with a full-size pen that docks and recharges inside the folio keyboard.

Unlike Microsoft’s thinner keyboard covers, the X13 uses a more rigid attachment that mimics Lenovo’s T-series laptops. Key travel is rated at 1.5mm, which should feel closer to a traditional notebook than most detachable tablets.

The battery and USB-C ports are field-replaceable, which is still uncommon in devices this thin, although the soldered RAM limits long-term flexibility.

“The AI era will not be defined by a single device or application, but by intelligent systems that work seamlessly across everything we use,” said Luca Rossi, President, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo.

“We are demonstrating how Lenovo and Motorola are bringing that vision to life, combining adaptive hardware innovation with a single, unified system-level AI integration that works naturally across PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and beyond. From premium mobile devices and transformative form factors, to the rollout of Lenovo Qira, we are building the widest AI portfolio that delivers more connected, more intuitive personal computing experiences designed around people.”

Pricing for the X13 Detachable starts at $1,999, with availability from July 2026 and through Q3. That pricing places it well above many detachable rivals and even some traditional business laptops.

The ThinkPad X13 Detachable looks great, but Lenovo will have its work cut out convincing buyers that its mix of tablet flexibility and ThinkPad ergonomics is worth a premium price.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Lineups have regularly faired quite well in our reviews. In the real world, outside of testing studios, they also review very well. I’ve had my hands on the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 for the last few weeks. In that time, I’ve found myself grabbing it regularly, even among other laptops I am testing right now. I remember the P16 Gen 2 that I tested almost exactly a year ago.

The Gen 3 is somehow even lighter, has a better battery life, doesn’t seem to run as hot and can charge via USB-C. It’s almost as though Lenovo saw the very notes I made about the last one, and said, “understood” and fixed exactly that. The Gen 3 still has the incredible power, with now an even more powerful offering, it still has a great display, it has the beloved Lenovo keyboard, and everything else that we loved from the earlier models.

I will say, one negative is that Lenovo is going to have a hard time topping this in the future. But hey, that’s future Lenovo’s problem. For now, this laptop has climbed its way to a 5-star rating, offering something that really works in the real world for the business professional, those who need a high-performing Windows machine they can rely on to run their business, without having to compromise.

In 2026 we have some phenomenal options for business laptops. Some are more powerful in graphic capabilities, some at single core performance, some at multi core. Some are better for engineering and some for video editing.

But, as we know with Lenovo since we see them in the real world all over the professional business space, there’s something to be said about compatibility in real-world applications. Lenovo thrives here - this is an easy recommendation for our best mobile workstation round-up. So, to have this powerful of a machine, in an industry that already trusts and relies on previous models, is pretty impressive. Hats off to Lenovo.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3: Price and availability

The P16 Gen 3 is available from a range of online retailers, as well as direct from the likes of Lenovo US and Lenovo UK.

A base P16 Gen 3 starts at around $2,400, currently priced out using Lenovo’s website. That gives you an Intel Core Ultra 5, Nvidia RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell GPU with 8GB, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, a WUXGA 1920x1200 non touch display at 60Hz, fingerprint reader, and a Wi-Fi 7 chip along with Bluetooth 5.4 as well.

For a base model 16-inch workstation, that’s pretty solid. Now, where it gets really impressive is when you climb up and add features.

My review model, for example, has an Intel Core Ultra 9, Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Generation with 24GB, 32GB RAM, a 3.2K (3200x2000) Tandem OLED with Touch, 1TB SSD, and the same Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips. This unit comes out to $6,998.95 and is a fully spec’d model.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3: Unboxing and First Impressions

This Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 came in standard Lenovo packaging, a basic brown box with some red badging, some nice packaging for the laptop and then the charger and documentation that I have literally never read more than the cover of, and I think that was even accidental. Nothing too crazy.

Right away, yes, this is a big machine, but it doesn’t feel like I expected it to. It didn’t feel as heavy as I expected, and when I looked into it, yes, it is actually a decent amount lighter than the Gen 2 model. The Gen 2 was 6.5 lbs, and the Gen 3 is 5.6lbs, almost a full pound lighter, while still keeping the 16-inch frame and the powerful internals, plus adding all of the things that I apparently wished into existence.

Of course, there is the matte dark grey frame with the red accents, the touchpoint in the middle of the keyboard I have gotten comfortable using over the years testing these laptops, and a great touchpad/trackpad. Another thing that is expected, but always good to see, is still present: the killer keyboard, the great ports, and the rugged build. That’s not even to mention the fingerprint reader, Windows Hello face recognition, and other features.

A huge thing I noticed right away was actually the ports, as a good tech reviewer does. First up, the ports are on the back, left, and right. Since this is a portable workstation, Lenovo continued the split between "always plugged in" and "quick access" ports. With ports on the back, it immediately signals to users, “this should stay on a desktop.” But of course, this can also move around with you, and it's designed to lock in and get some serious power-hungry work done while hooked up. Next up, there is no longer a proprietary charger. This version has a USB-C charging port.

Now, let's not get too crazy and think that your little headphone or even smartphone charger will juice this thing up really at all. You’ll need a powerful brick if you aren’t planning on using the one from Lenovo. But regardless, the ability to use my Anker and UGREEN power stations, bricks, and portable chargers on the go has been excellent, greatly improving day-to-day usability.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3: Design & Build Quality

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a classic Lenovo feel, with some great ports added. Most of the Lenovo laptops I have tested look like they could be brothers and sisters, in that they are very similar in style, materials, and design language.

The P16 Gen 3 is continuing that legacy with fantastic build quality, a strong hinge, and a design that prioritizes getting work done. Some laptops have shifted to focusing on portability, lightweight designs, or other features that are a bit more niche or not focused on the business worker, but the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 clearly focuses on removing as much friction as possible to getting work done.

This even extends to features like the ThinkShutter, privacy modes, the fingerprint reader, the self-healing BIOS, spectacular port offerings, a comfortable all-day keyboard, and more. All of these things are intentionally thought through by Lenovo to help ensure a smooth workday.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3: In use

This laptop is impressively powerful. It’s great for all-day work, no matter what I am working on. I’ve grabbed it for a lot over the last bit of time that I’ve had it in for testing. It’s been wonderful to type on, test some other gear, run virtual meetings, project manage, and so on.

I’ve spent six to eight hours a day working on the P16 Gen 3, jumping in and out of my many roles throughout the day. I’ve even been able to do some heavier lifting, like large-scale database management, light engineering, video conversion, NAS management, and even consolidating other drives onto my NAS.

I’ve been able to knock out everything that's come up without any issues or stutters. One of the projects I worked on in the last few weeks was a large camera system upgrade, and with this machine, I was able to stream dozens of 4K camera feeds simultaneously, all without breaking a sweat on the CPU or GPU.

Another project I have been working on is my newest obsession: human-in-the-loop coding with Replit. I’ve been able to run full preview windows of the apps and webpages I am working on across multiple displays while researching and agentic coding, using other agents too, such as Notion, Slack, Chrome, and more.

Even with my heavy workloads across several companies, I can run them all without having to close anything down in-between context switching. Usually, for lighter weight machine that I am testing and put my workflow on, I have to shut down some of the apps or understand that things will get throttled. But, for this one, I can keep everything open and running, helping for me to jump in and out of everything as needed.

Throughout hours of typing and living on the keyboard, my fingers are still just as comfortable. I can stay in the standard typing position, use the touchpoint to move the cursor around the screen, and even click really easily with the built-in buttons.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3: Final verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is a laptop for those who need to be able to get real work done. The previous Gen 2 was my top pick in my guide to the best laptops for engineering students - and this upgrade now capably takes that crown.

It’s not for gamers, it’s not for those who want a budget laptop, nor is it for those who need a specific travel laptop or lightweight machine.

But, if you want a machine that can perform at workstation levels, have a good battery life, be portable enough to take with you anywhere, and also be great to use, look at, and type on, then this is worth considering.

The Lenovo P16 Gen 3 is built for those who do, those who get work done every day, and need a tool to help them get there faster.

For more professional picks, we've tested the best business laptops.

• Lenovo has warned its partners of March price hikes for select products
• The price hikes are a result of the ongoing RAM crisis
• Lenovo is yet another company to be hit by the RAM crisis in 2026

The RAM crisis is spiraling out of control, with multiple PC hardware manufacturers, companies, and resellers forced to implement price hikes – and unfortunately, the latest victim is a renowned consumer PC brand, Lenovo.

As reported by CRN, Lenovo has warned its partners of upcoming price hikes for select products, including consumer PCs, in March, due to the RAM crisis caused by the ongoing AI boom.

Partners have been encouraged to place orders on or before February 28 to stay aligned with "current pricing assumptions," specifically stating that orders received on February 28 that aren't shipped by March 31 "will need to be repriced", further highlighting Lenovo's urgent push for partners to avoid March's pricing adjustments.

Lenovo's North America VP and Channel Chief, Wade McFarland, stated: "Pricing is influenced by both order and timing and fulfillment timing, and Lenovo reviews pricing periodically in response to evolving market conditions."

Regarding those price increases and orders for its wide range of hardware, Lenovo stressed, "We've absolutely had to adjust and continue to adjust [terms]. There's no way around it."

It's quite clear that the impact of the RAM crisis is substantial for Lenovo, and it won't be long before consumers see price changes on its devices, likely including the Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC.

Consumers should act fast too

It's now easy to say that the current state of the PC hardware market is unprecedented, with demand for memory from AI datacenters causing almost a total collapse in stability.

Prices are higher than ever before as the crisis is forcing manufacturers to rethink strategies, and Lenovo joins the likes of Valve, which is facing memory and storage shortages and has its Steam Deck OLED handheld intermittently out of stock as a result.

While Lenovo's urgent message is to its partners, it's also one consumers should consider. Prices for its handhelds, laptops, and consumer PCs are likely going to see major price increases, and now may be the only chance to beat the inevitable impact.

The market is a chaotic state of affairs, and now the only question we can ask is how much worse can the RAM crisis possibly get?

• Lenovo expects PC unit sales to face pressure from memory shortages
• RAM shortages are creating operational strain across Lenovo’s hardware divisions
• AI server business showed high double-digit growth from Nvidia-based deployments

Lenovo has signaled growing concern over tightening memory supply, even as it reported solid revenue growth in its most recent financial quarter.

The world’s largest PC manufacturer delivered stronger-than-expected top-line results, but warned hardware shipments could slow down as component constraints intensify across the industry.

Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing said the company has raised prices to offset rising memory costs, telling Reuters, “We expect PC unit sales to face pressure, but believe we can still grow revenue and maintain profitability.”

Financial performance grows despite rising operational pressures

Lenovo’s third-quarter revenue rose 18% year over year to $22.2 billion, exceeding market expectations, as adjusted net profit, which excludes one-time items and non-cash charges, climbed 36% to $589 million.

However, reported net profit declined 21% to $546 million, largely due to a $285 million restructuring charge tied to internal changes, which the company said will reduce costs by up to $200 million over three years.

Despite headline growth, the company acknowledged that RAM shortages are creating operational strain.

Yang's remarks reflect mounting tension between strong demand and limited component availability.

Lenovo’s core PC, tablet, and smartphone division, which generates roughly 70% of total revenue, recorded a 14.3% increase in sales during the period.

This growth comes as the broader PC market faces supply constraints linked to memory chips increasingly allocated to artificial intelligence systems.

Industry observers have pointed to AI infrastructure demand as a key factor reshaping semiconductor allocation patterns.

At the same time, Lenovo is accelerating expansion in servers designed for artificial intelligence inference workloads.

Its digital infrastructure group posted 31% revenue growth, although it recorded an operating loss of $11 million due to continued investment in scaling AI capabilities.

The company also reported high double-digit revenue growth in its AI server business, supported by deployments of rack-scale systems based on Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 design.

Yang indicated AI demand is shifting from large language model training toward inference applications, prompting adjustments in Lenovo’s server portfolio.

The company expects the AI infrastructure market to triple by 2028 and recently introduced new enterprise servers for inference workloads in collaboration with AMD.

The warning on PC shipments suggests that even dominant manufacturers are not insulated from semiconductor volatility.

Whether higher pricing and AI expansion can fully offset shipment pressure depends on how long memory supply stays limited and how quickly production capacity adapts to demand changes.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Lineup has been tried and true for generations of laptop variants, all scoring fairly well in reliability, durability, features vs. price, and all-day usability. The ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 is a big jump for Lenovo, putting a convertible form factor into their popular T-series lineup and risking cannibalization of their X-Series lineup. But, before we get there, let's dive into this laptop and how it performs on its own, without considering other devices.

The ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 is a 14-inch laptop with a screen that can flip all the way around, converting the standard laptop shape into a more traditional tablet shape, all while running the same version of Windows 11. Additionally, this device supports Yoga Pen compatibility, providing another input option if you want to draw, mark up documents, sign contracts, or edit in other ways.

This computer has an Intel Core Ultra 200U series processor, also known as Arrow Lake, balancing performance and efficiency pretty well for this size machine. It’s worth noting that the Lunar Lake variants, unlike the Arrow Lake, are usually a bit more powerful, but for this model, the Arrow Lake is used to balance power to increase battery life. That alone says a lot about the device's intentionality and how it was designed to be used.

This is not designed as a powerhouse; it’s not meant to be the one machine to rule them all, and it’s not trying to break records with its performance. It’s trying to give a good experience when it comes to power, give you plenty for what you will probably actually need in your day-to-day life, all while giving you enough battery, which, if you’re getting a laptop, not a desktop, you probably really care about. As a niche device, it's unlikely to feature in our best business laptop round-up, where the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 stands out as the top 2-in-1 device.

However, this machine is built for those who need laptop functionality, with the added value of being able to mark up documents, photos, or other files. It’s built for people who redline a lot of documents and sign a lot of contracts, but it’s also for those who just need a tried-and-true 14-inch laptop with a few tricks up its sleeve. It’s not trying to be the most powerful machine, nor the most lightweight, it’s not trying to be the most brilliant display, or the best battery life ever. What it’s trying to do is give you a good amount of everything, all while staying at a decent price range.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1: Price and availability

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 starts from $1345 / £1830, available from both Lenovo US and Lenovo UK, as well as many online retailers.

There are, of course, options to buy from other retailers as well if you want to. The model I have reached is just over $2,000 and features an Intel Core i7 265U, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD Storage. For this review, I also have the Yoga Pen, which is an optional accessory and comes with some packages.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1: Unboxing and First Impressions

If you’ve unboxed one Lenovo ThinkPad, you’ve unboxed them all, at least up until this point. The vast majority of ThinkPads use near-identical packaging. This one has a matte-black box, minimal branding, and recyclable cardboard inserts. Personally, I’m thrilled to see less and less Styrofoam. Not sure if it’s my musical background that hates the sound or something else in me that hates the way it squeaks, but regardless of the reason, I am thrilled to see more cardboard.

Within the packaging is the ThinkPad, the charging brick, the USB-C Cable, documentation, and then the pen came separately. One thing that took a second to get used to, as an avid iPad user, is that this pen needed to be recharged via USB-C, I guess much like the entry-level Apple Pencil. Not a huge downside since the battery lasts for a while and recharges quickly, but worth noting.

Right off the bat, the build quality and aesthetic of the ThinkPad shine through. The now-standard business professional look, the standout ThinkPad badging, and the little red light. Once you open the machine, the keyboard has a bright red touchpoint in the middle, along with the physical trackpad buttons for clicking.

Of course, with any 2-in-1 device, one of the first things I try is the hinge. This one feels very sturdy, no wobble or weak spots, it feels like it was, obviously, meant to do this, and do it a thousand more times and beyond. I didn’t have any worries about the build quality or the hinge's longevity, unlike other 2-in-1s I’ve seen that have the hinge snap after just mild use.

All in all, the laptop's first impression was solid. It feels good, it looks good, it works… good…. It operates in a really positive manner, and it feels like something that could handle the daily grind as a daily driver.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1: Design & Build Quality

ThinkPads have always been known for their reliability. Believe it or not, I’ve been off of social media for the last 5+ years. What I do have is YouTube though, and I’ve now seen on my algorithm (as nerdy and niche as it probably is) people who are restoring old and dated ThinkPads with simply a new battery after the old ones were left plugged in for literally years and maybe adding some storage and sending them back out the door as fully functional devices for another few years. That’s wild. The hardware holds up, the keyboards stay snappy, the hinge holds strong, and the style, thanks to Lenovo keeping it simple, has stayed intact. Not many companies can say that. Some can, but not a lot.

Adding a 360-hinge to this tier of ThinkPads makes sense, especially because, with how Lenovo does it, you could never use these devices in tablet mode without feeling like you’re getting a partial laptop experience. Nay, rather, Lenovo makes it a simple value-add, not a form-factor change or compromise. With some devices, you can tell it’s a 2-in-1 because there are compromises in how a “real” laptop functions, but with the ThinkPads, whether they are 2-in-1 or not, they all function at the same level — and that’s impressive.

Moving on, the Lenovo Yoga Pen, which works with this ThinkPad, magnetically attaches to the side of the display, not the top or bottom. At first I wondered why they chose that placement, and then a mere moment later as I was testing tablet and tent mode, I realized that if the pen was at the top then it would have to be removed, or get knocked off, if used in tent mode, and Lenovo probably is a bit smarter than I am, so they thought ahead and chose to put it on the right side of the display.

When it comes to ports, I am genuinely shocked at what they can fit in these machines. There is barely enough thickness, yet Lenovo says “hold my adapter” and squeezes in a full-size HDMI port, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, an optional Nano SIM, and an optional Smartcard reader. For this size laptop, that still blows my mind.

For those of you who maybe don’t treat your laptop like a newborn baby, you’ll be pleased to see the MIL-STD-810H, which ensures that your laptop can withstand all sorts of treacherous things you may allow to happen. Though I’ll still always suggest a good laptop bag from any number of spectacular companies like Nomatic, TimBuk2, Bellroy, Troubadour, or Airback, to name a few of my favorites.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1: In use

I’ve got a fleet of laptops that I rotate. As I’ve said in past reviews, I usually carry two laptops, my iPad mini, and rotate between one to four workstations throughout any given day. I have 8 backpacks that I actively rotate through, and a team that helps me run extended tests to ensure longevity and multi-use cases. This laptop has been in my bag pretty frequently and has been good to great to use, depending on how you look at it.

If you look at this laptop compared to other devices in the ThinkPad line-up, I am admittedly a bit confused about why you’d choose this laptop over the X1 2-in-1 Gen 10. Unless, of course, you desire the longer-lasting battery and you care less about the higher-resolution display and more about either saving that money or putting it back into the machine for a higher-grade chip, RAM, or storage.

If you’re in that camp, then this, on its own, is a great device. On the basis of being a business professional machine that doesn’t need a high-end display, this laptop is flexible, durable, reliable, powerful, has a great battery, looks great, supports touch input, and has great ports.

I’ve taken this machine into meetings with me, where there are elements I can’t or don’t want to type out, so I whip out the Yoga Pen and jot down or sketch what is being described. I’ve used this to sign contracts, I’ve used it to edit some of my own writing and others, marking it up with “red ink” and sending it back, I’ve also used this as a great way to draw out ideas for a project I am working on where we are remodeling an area of an office and we wanted to get on the same page for design. I will say, this display is only 60Hz, so don’t expect a brilliant experience that’s just like pen and paper with this, but it will get the job done for basic tasks in the moment without having to grab another device or even worse, actual paper (ha!).

Beyond its uses as a Yoga Pen, this laptop has been incredibly comfortable to type on for long periods. The trackpad is responsive and easy to get used to. I still personally have to remind myself to use the touchpoint, but when I do, I am always pleased with how easy it is.

Yes, the display isn’t the best, but for professional business use, plenty of people still use 1080p in the real world, and this display works great for them.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1: Final verdict

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 marks a solid debut for the T Series convertible lineup. It balances Arrow Lake efficiency with all-day battery life, ThinkPad durability, and genuine pen input versatility. The user-replaceable battery and MIL-STD-810H certification make it a smart long-term investment for mobile professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing reliability. While the Full-HD display and 60Hz refresh won't wow creative pros, business users prioritizing portability, battery life, and that iconic ThinkPad keyboard will find this to be a capable, dependable companion.

For desktop picks, we've tested the best business computers.

The Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q is a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor with a 2560x1440 resolution, built for professionals who need a workstation, especially if that workstation is enterprise-managed. While the panel itself is nothing incredible, what is impressive is it’s utilitarian nature, with it’s integrated USB-C hub, the first USB-A facing up for probably a Webcam that I have ever seen, easy daisy chaining, a very functional base and stand, and the ability to have this panel enterprise managed so it can be up to date with firmware, downtime, uptime and more.

This is the first monitor I’ve seen that unashamedly focuses on getting the business owner's or the IT procurer’s attention, rather than the user's. As someone who fills that role at a company right now, if we had Windows machines, or better yet, if we had Lenovo laptops, which a lot of corporate businesses do, this becomes a near no-brainer for 95%+ of the staff. It allows for easy hot desking and remote management of devices, so you don’t even have to set foot on that floor or even in that building to service them, and the reliability is spectacular.

On paper, if you’re comparing this to displays featured in our best business monitors round-up, it’s not the most graphically brilliant, but Lenovo knows not everyone needs the best of the best, especially when the price tag is usually too high to bear. They’d rather dazzle in other areas, one of which is a reasonable hit to the wallet. Especially if buying in bulk.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40: Price and availability

The ThinkVision P27Q-40 is widely available from online retailers, as well as Lenovo's own website.

In the US, it's priced at $289 from Lenovo. In the UK, it's currently £360 from Lenovo's UK site.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40: Unboxing and First Impressions

First impressions of this monitor were really simple. The unboxing was simple; there’s nothing flashy or glitzy. I did notice the unique cutout in the baseplate right away, but once I got everything set up, I got used to it pretty quickly. I will say that if you’re used to a standard monitor with all ports facing down, you’ll be confused, like I was. it took me looking a third time to notice the USB-C ports on the side, and it took me looking at the promotional tools for this panel to notice the USB-A under a rubber grommet on the top of the monitor. But once you find those, you realize just what the focus of this display is.

A few more quick things to mention: the bezels are pretty thin, the assembly was super easy, and the monitor comes with a generous amount of cables to kit out your new display. I only have one of these displays, but after looking through the documentation and finding that this has a USB-A on top, I noticed the big push for daisy chaining too, which a lot of ThinkPads offer, so it makes sense that Lenovo would push it for this display.

But I want to take a second to make sure you know how big of a deal that is. With one cable, you can plug into multiple monitors without a dock. You can sit at a hot desk or at your desk, plug in one cable, and connect to your display, charge your laptop, add another display, a webcam, and more. No docks, no special plugs or devices for your IT pro to manage. Just the monitor.

I also noticed, very quickly and obviously, that this is a very “ThinkPad” style of monitor. It has the same matted black finish, with subtle red accents and minimal Lenovo branding. There are sharp yet softened edges, no fluff, just a business-ready machine or display at your service.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40: Design & Build Quality

Continuing with Lenovo, that’s said in the best way: Lenovo has made its name for having a professional look for a reason. They don’t stray and create wild new designs for every new model because that’s not their goal. Their goal isn’t to chase the next, best, or upcoming things; it’s to take what is working, make it better, and ensure reliability across the board. They do that with their laptops and their monitors.

As I mentioned, the bezel is minimal, making pairing with a second P27Q-40 really easy. And because there's no loud branding or large chin, you can easily pair this with another display in any orientation, not just two side by side. You could drop one in portrait, in one of my favorite setups: a center landscape with a portrait to the right of the center display. To make an arrangement like this, Lenovo allows its stand to rotate 90 degrees or even -90 degrees, which I don’t believe I have seen very often.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40: In use

I’ve had this panel in my suite of monitors for the last 106 days at the time of writing this sentence. It’s been used for research, writing, virtual meetings, watching Dude Perfect and Bluey, playing background music in shots, project management, and as a secondary monitor for another monitor. It’s all done well.

Now, I will caveat that this is not a 4K display, so of course, it’s not as brilliant a panel as some of the 6K panels I am currently testing. But I bet if you showed up at a Fortune 500 company or a corporate office complex and asked the average employee whether they even needed 4K, most wouldn’t be able to answer, or would answer no. Unless they are in the tech space, care deeply about visuals and graphics, work in the creative space, or have another reason, most do not need or care about a full 4K resolution, so why spend the money?

I learned this lesson the hard way a few years ago when I built a co-working hot-desk space for a business I work with. I built 6 spectacular hot-desking workstations, each with dual 4K monitors set up in different orientations, hidden DisplayLink and Thunderbolt Docking stations so they looked integrated and would work with any laptop, and a single USB-C connection to run the whole deal. It was glorious. Now, a few years later, of the 20 or so staff that could use those spaces, exactly 2 even take advantage of the 4K resolution; everyone else has everything so blown up it’s not even worth having a 4K panel for them.

All that to say, a QHD panel is plenty clear and good enough for the average employee, even in 2026, especially with the advanced features the ThinkVision P27Q-40 offers. In my experience using it, I had no trouble with spreadsheets, project management, checking email, writing, sitting in a virtual meeting, plugging in and charging while running the display from my machine, and even twisting the base to get it situated just right.

Lastly, I like to think that I have a pretty good eye for monitors. And while I can’t always tell the difference between lower and higher refresh rates, your eyes will thank you. High refresh rates aren’t just for gamers and video editors. A high refresh rate makes for a smoother experience for your eyes, and if your eyes are more comfortable, you can get more done more quickly, allowing you to step away without exhausted, painful eyes. The Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40 seeks to do exactly that: offer eye relief without charging a fortune in upfront or ongoing costs, by using a variable display to conserve power.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40: Final verdict

This is the monitor that the IT pros would choose for the co-working spaces that they support. It would be a monitor that a finance team member would choose. It’s the kind of monitor that makes business sense.

True, it’s not the flashiest, but that's by design. Instead of wowing you with shiny features, it earns your trust and respect by showing up day after day and performing the way it should. It has enough features to make it worth grabbing in 2026, and a price tag that makes it reasonable to, even in mass.

If you’re a video editor, a photo editor, a professional gamer, or a person who needs 4K or above, then this is not your monitor. There are plenty to choose from. But if you just need a monitor that will get the job done, provide reliable connections, and make asset management easy, you should absolutely check this monitor out for your office.

For more picks, we've tested the best 4K monitors.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 is unlike the laptops I normally test. While most are trying to be the most powerful, the most impressive spec-wise, or the biggest and best screen, Lenovo chose to make a hyper-portable option that becomes an instant dream come true for those business professionals who don’t need a supercomputer.

Most people in the business world don’t need a machine that is breaking performance records, one they will never come close to using in their daily work. They need something they can bring to their day-to-day work that’s easy and convenient to carry from meeting to meeting, toss in a bag, and get everyday work done. Would more power be nice? Of course. Would it be nice to have a better screen? Yes. But for businesses buying devices for their employees, or for those who want to buy a machine they'll use for work and work alone, that’s just not always worth it; the ROI may not be there.

Thinking back to when I had a corporate job, or even to my friends and family who have corporate jobs, this may just be a spectacular option for them, giving them what they need and want, while staying super lightweight and functional. Compared to other ultra-portables made for professionals, it's unlikely to feature in our round-up of the best business laptops - but there's plenty to like about the laptop otherwise.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6: Price and availability

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 starts at $1,095 / £1112 - and the Intel model is available from both Lenovo US and Lenovo UK right now.

The base model comes with a 256GB SSD, a non-touch display, no fingerprint reader, and a 3-cell rechargeable battery. If I build out as feature-rich as this machine can offer from Lenovo, I get up to $1,829, adding a fingerprint reader, a 1TB SSD, a touchscreen display, a slightly better camera and mic setup, upgraded wireless, and a slightly larger battery.

It's also available from other online retailers.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6: Unboxing and First Impressions

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 became incredibly impressive from the moment I first unboxed it. It’s hyper-lightweight, as I’ve mentioned, but it’s incredible when you hold it. It’s a full-size machine when it comes to the important things like keyboard size and ports, but outside of that, it’s small, but not too small. Pair that with the lower-resolution display, and things seem to just work.

Sure, on paper, it makes more sense to have a higher-resolution display and better everything, but in practice, this works. I pulled the zoom back from 150% to 125%, and I actually am pretty happy with this setup. It’s a great device to take around, even as a second laptop, due to its size and portability.

Lenovo sent a USB-C charger, which was nice, but I quickly decided to leave it in the box and use one of my Anker power blocks, portable chargers, or UGREEN bricks, along with some nice braided or retractable cables, depending on my setup for the day.

Another thing I was wary of before putting my hands on this machine was the device's quality. I’ve tested and used some lightweight laptops that feel cheap and poorly made. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6, on the other hand, feels well-built, can handle life on the go, and still feels high-quality.

The keyboard features the iconic red Travkpoint at the center of the classic ThinkPad layout everyone knows and loves. Now, that the Trackpoint can even trigger a quick-action menu for select options, making things a bit more practical and helpful.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6: Design & Build Quality

This laptop is the epitome of no-nonsense, in the best way. It’s a lightweight, unassuming, powerful, minimal laptop that gets the job done without bragging about it. This is the kind of laptop you grab to rely on, not one you buy to try to impress your boss, coworkers, or direct reports. This is the laptop you grab when you don’t even care what they think, you just care about having a machine that you can depend on and carry with you without even noticing.

Keeping the understated design, the matte black colorway is sleek and professional, with only a slight badge visible at the top. That, plus the red touchpoint, is the only pop of color on this machine, just branding and the touchpoint; everything else is a sleek matte black.

The build quality is exactly as expected. It’s built to last through day-in, day-out use. It’s got a strong chassis, the ability to tilt the display back to 180 degrees, and MIL-STD-810H certification, ensuring the laptop will be protected in environments a tad harsher than a boardroom, a backpack, or even when dropped.

Moving on to a bit more detail on the laptop, this machine has great ports for a full-size, powerful laptop, let alone a thin-line option. It has a standard HDMI, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-A port, a smart card reader, and a headphone jack. That’s great even in powerhouse laptop worlds.

The review model here has 16GB of RAM, and so far, for my day-to-day use, running some product review writing in Notion, emails, Slack, and browsing the internet for some product research, this computer has been great and hasn’t slowed down at all. If you do a bit more heavy-duty work than casual use, the 32GB option would be a wiser choice, but if you are pretty light on usage, the 16GB variant may be a better fit.

Battery life is always a big deal in this class of laptop, and so far in my testing, I have seen an average of 9 hours and 12 minutes. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 has a 54.7Wh capacity with a rated 10h+ of usage, and I can easily see reaching that if you drop the brightness from 100% to 80% and are smart about what you have running at once. Unlike more powerful laptops, there is a good chance that if you are grabbing this laptop, you are on the go regularly and not docking it to one of our favorite Thunderbolt docks, which would keep you charged.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6: In use

I’ve had this computer in my arsenal for a few months now. I’ve regularly used it to check email, write my own review, and read a few other reviews. I grabbed it to jump into a quick meeting, and it’s been super easy to double up with the other laptop I need to carry with me in my day-to-day in “the real world.”

In my experience, it boots quickly and launches apps quickly; video calls are stable, though the camera is nothing groundbreaking. The audio is surprisingly clear, even though I still prefer headphones for any meeting that matters.

The screen is good enough for day-to-day use. Yes, I am well aware that it is nowhere near 4K, but for the day-to-day business work I’ve been doing, I have been okay with it, making it a reasonable trade-off. Don’t get me wrong: you clearly notice that it’s not 4K, it's not OLED, and it’s not brilliantly beautiful, but that might just be okay.

If your primary use for this machine is web-browsing, project managing, Slack-answering, email-drafting, word-processing, and or things of that nature, then this machine won’t disappoint — even without the best of the best panel. It’s bright enough to work well in office environments, even in bright ones, though if you’re in an abnormally bright area or facing consistent direct sunlight, it may be difficult for most displays to shine through, including this one.

Part of the reason this machine is so great for keyboard-first tasks is that, quite simply, the keyboard is comfortable. It’s the classic Lenovo keyboard that has grown in popularity for a reason. I’ve been able to sit and knock out a thousand words of writing without any fatigue, frustration, or wishing for a different keyboard, and without any consistent mis-types. On some keyboards, a key is slightly misplaced, the key shape is slightly off, or something else causes me to consistently mistype certain phrases or characters, but with the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6, I haven’t noticed that at all. The keyboard is consistent, comfortable, full-sized, and easy to use.

The last thing I’ll dive into in this review is the port offering. My personal daily drivers are predominantly USB-C, with an HDMI port, but I still run into a lot of USB-A in my day-to-day life. So, I always have to have a dock, hub, adapter, or dongle with me. Granted, I know that USB-C is now the standard and that USB-A is becoming less popular, but there are still a lot of things I have to edit, update, or work with that are USB-A for now. With this ThinkPad, even though it's so small, I never needed a dongle, an adapter, or anything of the sort, thanks to its impressive port selection. And that adds a layer of usability that doesn’t always fit well on a briefing or a one-pager.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6: Final verdict

The ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 is great for most. It’s a laptop that, for a wide variety of people, would do exactly what they need it to do, nothing more, for a great price with a great weight, ports, and power.

I found this a computer that is very pleasant to carry in a bag or around the house or office, make sure you check out the ThinkPad X13 Gen 6.

If you need a high-end screen, this won't be the right laptop for you, but if you’re okay with a 1080p display and a keenly priced business machine, then it's worth a look.

For more powerful picks, we've reviewed the best mobile workstations.

• Nearly all companies plan to increase AI investments next year
• Hybrid AI is popular for tackling privacy and regulatory concerns
• The biggest priorities for the year ahead include AI PCs and agentic AI

New Lenovo data has claimed we're actually at the stage of widespread AI adoption where nearly half (46%) of proof-of-concepts now already in production, and most (96%) companies planning to increase AI investments even further.

However, barely more than a quarter (27%) have a comprehensive governance framework in place suggesting investments aren't being looked at comprehensively, and this could spell disaster given the potential scale looking forward with some CIOs projecting ROIs of up to 179%.

And it's not just weak governance that could present roadblocks – poor data quality, legacy systems and skills shortages are all threatening to hold companies back from realizing the full benefits of AI.

CIOs predict huge AI ROI, but they're not ready. What's next?

Organizations have long been aware of the roadblocks with countless other studies highlighting the same factors, but it's only now that we're starting to see businesses set out the framework to tackle the challenges and hybrid AI is emerging as a favorite 62% of the time.

Data privacy and sovereignty concerns, security and regulatory compliance and the flexibility to optimize infrastructure across cloud, on-prem and edge are all tackled with this approach, Lenovo notes.

Looking ahead, CIOs see local inferencing as essential to improving productivity, reducing latency and enhancing security, with AI PC deployment emerging as the number one IT investment priority in 2026.

Advancing from generative to agentic AI is also another target for 2026, with only one in five (21%) CIOs using agentic AI at scale today.

"As AI priorities shift toward Agentic AI, the next phase will not reward experimentation – it will reward those able to operationalize AI across hybrid environments with trust and scale built in," Lenovo Solutions & Services Group President Ken Wong summarized.

PC gaming is becoming increasingly demanding over time, with modern titles launching with more stringent and beefier system requirements than usual. If you're up to date on the state of the PC hardware market, you'll know that higher system requirements aren't great news for consumers at all.

Well, that's where upscalers come into play, and fortunately, Nvidia's DLSS has evolved over many years to provide excellent image quality and performance results. It has progressively improved after each iteration, utilizing new technologies to achieve significant enhancements over predecessors.

Fortunately, I can report that the trend continues with DLSS 4.5 in my testing on the Lenovo LOQ 15i Gen 10 gaming laptop, so much so that it's becoming harder to distinguish the difference in image quality and clarity between each mode, from DLSS Performance to Quality.

While DLSS Quality is certainly going to give you the best image quality possible (excluding DLAA, which is essentially native), gamers can now utilize DLSS Performance or Balanced and achieve very similar image stability and clarity, but with better performance results.

This comes after multiple DLSS iterations (particularly DLSS 3.1), including Performance and Balanced modes that were drastically different from DLSS Quality. It was mostly down to whether gamers wanted to prioritize the best visual clarity and sacrifice performance, or vice versa.

Now, with DLSS 4.5, gamers don't have to worry about sacrificing either, and Doom: The Dark Ages is a prime example (as you can see above), with very few differences between DLSS 4.5 Quality and Performance modes. This is ideal, as it means visual clarity won't be bogged down by blurriness or ghosting, as it normally would on previous DLSS versions.

I found similar results testing both Final Fantasy 16 and Arc Raiders and all of their DLSS 4.5 upscaling modes, where Performance and Quality are shockingly close. It's all thanks to Nvidia's 2nd-gen transformer model for super resolution, building upon what DLSS 4 delivers – which I must add, is already fantastic.

Performance mode isn't one-to-one with 4.5's Quality mode, and that should be quite clear since both are upscaling from different internal resolutions, but the differences between the two are minor in several gameplay scenarios.

It's arguably most evident in the Final Fantasy 16 comparison above. If you examine it closely, you may notice that Clive's sword still features some jaggedness around the flames in Performance mode, but not in Quality mode. However, this wasn't perceivable to me while active in gameplay – and frankly, I doubt many will be looking at every pixel with a loupe during gameplay.

DLSS 4 to DLSS 4.5 upgrade is very impressive

We've looked at how DLSS 4.5's image quality, specifically with Quality and Performance, but another strong point here is the leap from DLSS 4 to DLSS 4.5 in image stability.

I didn't think there was a way for DLSS to get much better, going from the first transformer model, which was introduced as a major jump from DLSS 3.1's CNN model, but here we are.

At 1080p using DLSS 4 Balanced, visuals are great, and I've never really had any complaints about this version when using it in many other scenarios with beefier hardware, other than some noticeable ghosting.

At 1080p using DLSS 4.5 Balanced, I instantly noticed a much more refined and sharper image, and better yet, I could use Frame Generation with a less noticeable trail on objects in motion – but just bear in mind, RTX 5060 laptop GPUs are only using 8GB of VRAM, and I found several scenarios where enabling Frame Generation makes performance less stable, due to increase in VRAM usage.

As for performance, since the Legion LOQ gaming laptop is powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060, the frame rate loss (going from DLSS 4 to DLSS 4.5) isn't very noticeable. However, users who don't have an RTX 50 or RTX 40 series GPU will likely suffer a major performance loss, supposedly around 20% to 25% using DLSS 4.5, due to the lack of native FP8 support (part of Nvidia Tensor Cores) on RTX 30 and older GPUs.

Fortunately, the performance loss in most of my benchmarks of this RTX 5060 laptop was only around 5% to 7%, which is insignificant when you realize the benefits you gain in image quality.

While DLSS Ultra Performance on DLSS 4.5 is an improvement coming from the previous version, it's still held back by very noticeable blurriness and ghosting, but this should be expected as it's quite literally the most aggressive upscaling option.

It's all getting to a stage now where DLSS is so good, it's hard to recommend ever gaming at native resolutions again. While many games are well optimized enough to maintain high frame rates, DLSS 4.5's image stability, almost across the board, is fantastic, which is a huge benefit for low-end hardware that may not be able to handle a native resolution or higher graphics settings.

I just hope game developers don't rely on these advancements as a band-aid for poor optimization.

The 2026 FIFA Cup is set to be the biggest yet, with 48 teams set to battle it out for football’s biggest prize, in front of a global audience of billions.

But away from the pitch and behind the scenes, the tournament is hard at work on what is also set to be the most technologically advanced World Cup ever.

FIFA has signed up Lenovo as its official technology partner for the tournament, and at the recent CES 2026 event, we got to hear more about this partnership, and why fans everywhere should be excited for some intriguing new offerings.

"Extremely exciting" AI possibilities

“We definitely want to leverage this sport to promote our brand and our AI, but meanwhile, Lenovo technology can empower this sport,” Yuanqing Yang, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Lenovo, said at a Q&A session during CES 2026.

“We think the coming 2026 World Cup will be the most embedded AI event. You will see football AI. You will see AI for the most famous players, and you will see referee cam, which will be very attractive to the audience.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined Yang on stage during Lenovo’s striking CES 2026 keynote at the Las Vegas Sphere, highlighting the possibilities improved technology (especially AI) can bring.

The two organizations have partnered to provide Referee View, a stream showing matches from the official's perspective, giving additional streams to broadcasters and unique viewing experiences for fans, with the picture quality boosted by Lenovo’s AI-driven stabilization overlay.

The pair have also launched Football AI Pro, a new AI-powered assistant which will offer up data to all 48 teams at the World Cup using plain language questions, helping deliver extra insight and analysis across the board.

"There's a high affinity and a high resonance between Lenovo's mission of smarter AI for all...with the world's most popular and largest sport,” Art Hu, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology and Delivery Officer, Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo said at CES 2026.

“It’s fundamentally the match and the ambition - advancing the sports and bringing the spectacle, the excitement and the drama to the fans around the world, and working on technology (which) brings the best of Lenovo on what’s possible…and matching it with deeply ambitious goals.”

“It’s extremely exciting, and it’s a chance to put the leading edge technology into creating some really good outcomes for fans.”

“Until 2010, there was really no technology integrated into the game itself, or for TV or radio,” notes Johannes Holzmüller, FIFA Director of Innovation, “but at FIFA, and talking about football in general, we have a clear mandate now not to use technology for the sake of it…but for the best experience.”

Holzmüller outlined how the new upgraded VAR tools should also help improve the fan experience, with improved avatars making the use cases a bit more vivid.

“One very important element (of implementing VAR) was that we are not only providing a tool for the referees -but also of course explaining it in the best possible way for the fans.”

Making VAR more realistic will also help fans understand more clearly, he notes, “3D avatars are bridging the gap between the physical world and the virtual world.”

“When you’re working at the peak of the industry, in this case with sport, it really pushes us as partners,” Hu notes, “you put (the technology) under the most extreme conditions…and those are things that we value, because they validate, but they also push us to be better as we co-innovate.”

Hu added that as technologists, having demanding partners such as FIFA also leads to ever-increasing complexities, with Lenovo having to seek effective solutions to the problems an event like the World Cup 2026 poses.

“With generative AI, you may now get much more technology and capability without all the coding…which is great because it’s unleashing business appetite and innovations.”

“What I love about all of this work is that we are helping innovate at the frontiers of what is possible, to evolve the sport and make it next generation, and inspire the next generation of fans.”

• A new Decky Loader plugin for SteamOS has made it easier to play and install non-Steam games
• It allows for syncing multiple game libraries on SteamOS without needing to use other third-party launchers
• It's available for download now via GitHub

SteamOS users are likely well aware that playing games from other launchers like Epic Games involves tinkering, and that can be cumbersome. Game libraries can only be accessed after starting those launchers, and there are plenty of issues you might run into when attempting to install them.

That's why community-made tools like Decky Loader are very handy, which I've previously covered when it helped improve access to frame generation for games. Now there's a new plugin in town known as Unifideck and made by mubaraknuman, which is available on GitHub.

I've used it on my Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, and it's nothing short of brilliant. Put simply, Unifideck removes the need to install other game launchers outside of Steam, and instead takes your game libraries from those third-party launchers, placing them in your Steam library within separate categories.

It has the easiest setup process compared to any of the previous auto-installers for game launchers that came early on in the Steam Deck's lifecycle.

As you would install any other Decky Loader plugin (before it's available on the main store), you simply download the Unifideck ZIP file from GitHub, go back into SteamOS game mode, ensure developer mode is enabled in Decky Loader's settings, and install the plugin from the ZIP file.

Currently, Unifideck only allows you to add your GOG, Epic Games, and Amazon Games libraries, but that's still a major benefit, especially when it comes to avoiding the much complained about Epic launcher.

That said, Unifideck has still got a way to go: download speeds are noticeably slower compared to downloads on Steam itself, and it's missing Battle.net and Rockstar Games Launcher, but I'd imagine those implementations will take a little more work.

However, it's a great start, and there isn't much to complain about. Unifideck makes not only handheld gaming so much easier, but it'll be ideal for any system running SteamOS – and in that respect, it's arrived at the perfect time.

Analysis: the Steam Machine may benefit from this massively

Valve's Steam Machine is on the horizon, set for launch in early 2026, and while the majority of the discourse surrounding the console-like PC is about its potential price tag, Decky Loader's Unifideck plugin is one of the many advantages that await Steam Machine buyers.

Unifideck will allow gamers moving over from consoles to PC to utilize more than just the Steam library, with access to GOG, Epic Games, Amazon Games, and potentially even more by the time the system launches.

And for current PC owners using Microsoft's Windows 11, having all game libraries easily accessible in one place will keep gaming experiences streamlined without the need to mess around using other launchers.

Really, the only major downside that remains for the Steam Machine is the lack of support for games using kernel-level anti-cheat on SteamOS. However, the hope is that the Steam Machine will encourage game developers to consider making these anti-cheat tools compatible with Linux. If that happens, SteamOS will take another significant step forward in terms of its potential to grab defectors from Windows 11.

• Lenovo Yoga Pro 27UD-10 monitor combines QD-OLED visuals and USB4 power
• The monitor’s six-speaker system supports both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
• A detachable 4K webcam defines the physical identity of the Yoga Pro 27UD-10

Lenovo unveiled the Yoga Pro 27UD-10 monitor at CES 2026, introducing a QD-OLED display with integrated audio, a detachable 4K webcam, and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

The 26.5-inch UHD business monitor uses a 3840 x 2160 QD-OLED panel and a 120Hz refresh rate.

It is easy to identify this device by its detachable 4K webcam, which features a 1/1.8-inch Sony CMOS sensor mounted above the panel.

Detachable 4K webcam and conferencing hardware

The camera supports Deskview, allowing it to tilt downward and capture the workspace in front of the display.

Four integrated microphones accompany the camera, reducing reliance on separate audio accessories.

The webcam’s visibility is likely the most recognizable physical feature when seen in person - designed to expand the display of laptops, the Yoga Pro 27UD-10 features Color Sync Mode, which activates when paired with the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition.

The feature aligns both displays to a shared color space, aiming to reduce discrepancies when moving content between screens.

Color Sync activates automatically, although users can disable it manually through the monitor settings.

Outside compatible Lenovo systems, the display functions as a standard OLED 4K monitor without access to this synchronization layer, which limits the feature’s broader usefulness.

Its connectivity centers on USB4, delivering up to 40Gbps data transfer and 140W power delivery through a single Type-C cable.

The monitor also supports daisy chaining via DisplayPort in and out, alongside HDMI 2.1 support.

An integrated hub adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports, reinforcing the goal of minimizing peripheral clutter.

This monitor sits within Lenovo’s PureSight Pro branding and claims wide color coverage across sRGB, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB, alongside Delta E values below one.

Certification support includes DisplayHDR True Black 400 and peak brightness figures reaching up to 1000 nits in limited HDR scenarios.

Eyesafe 2.0 certification is also included, suggesting a focus on extended viewing comfort rather than raw luminance alone.

The Yoga Pro 27UD-10 includes six built-in speakers arranged across two channels, with four 7W drivers and two 3W units.

According to Lenovo, it is the only Windows PC monitor that supports both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.

The speaker system can operate independently or synchronize with the six-speaker array inside the Yoga Pro 9i, extending the perceived soundstage without the need for an external soundbar.

The Yoga Pro 27UD-10 is expected to launch in February 2026 with a starting price of $1,499.99.

This price places it firmly in premium territory, especially given that some features deliver maximum benefit only when paired with specific Lenovo laptops.

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Going on the road for business? Have I got the mobile office loadout for you. Minimalist gear might be fashionable, but it's often just a sly code-word for 'underpowered'. When I need to stay productive, I don't want to struggle with a single USB-C port or rely on patchy hotel Wi-Fi just to save a few ounces.

So, I've selected the ten bits of kit that mean you'll never have to say 'I'll do that when I get back to the office.' It’s not the lightest bag in the world, but it’s the most capable.

My focus here is on efficiency. I'm looking for slim designs and gadgets that earn their place in the bag by being reliable, not just small. This is everything business professionals need to stay productive, whether you're working in a local café, on the train, or perched in a hotel lobby on the other side of the world.

The backpack

For carting around your whole office in a single bag, the Troubadour Apex has proved exceptionally good. Our Deputy Editor Mike loves his, and says, "it has handled everything I needed, from electronic devices to toiletries, food and even a change of shoes." Despite a deceptively slim and stylish design, it has a massive 25L capacity, is made from a durable, waterproof FortiWeave fabric, with cushioned shoulder straps for greater comfort.

Read our Troubadour Apex 3.0 hands-on

The laptop

I love my ThinkPad T14s, a slimmer version of Lenovo's T14 that's well-specced for office work. Now, if you want an ultra-lightweight EDC laptop, the MacBook Air is the go-to. But I prefer ThinkPads for business tasks - particularly because it means I don't need to pack a separate keyboard when working out of the house, since Lenovo's line-up still boasts the best keyboard and typing experiences on any laptop I've ever used. Toss in a webcam with a physical privacy shutter and a good port selection and you have a ready-made work station.

Read our full Lenovo ThinkPad T14s review

The mouse

If you've ever tried using a laptop trackpad for a full work-day, you know how wearing it can be, making a mouse essential. Really, there's only one option here worth investing in. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S. I'm a big fan of Logitech gear - it's also proved reliable and affordable in equal measure. What sets the MX Anywhere apart from other computer mice is that it works on practically any surface - from hard-top desks to glass coffee tables. So, really, it doesn't matter where your current set-up is located, you can still get work done.

Read our full Logitech MX Anywhere 3S review

The digital notebook

The reMarkable 2 is easily my favorite tech device going - I'd be lost without mine. If the ThinkPad is the engine of my mobile office, this lightweight e-ink tablet is the brain. A distraction-free space where I can jot down or sketch out ideas, then use the handwriting recognition to turn my scribbles into useable text that can be pasted into Word or GDocs. A nice way to avoid packing into my backpack a hundred notebooks (about half the number of notebooks I actually own).

Read our full reMarkable 2 review

The audio gear

When it comes to video meetings, the Anker Soundcore P20i is my go-to pick. For the price, which is refreshingly low, not many wireless earbuds can match the audio quality of Anker's Soundcore range. They come with a USB-C charging case, have excellent bass - better than you might expect, in fact - and two built-in microphones for better clarity on calls in noisy environments (even if those calls really could've been an email).

The power back-up

I have a host of Anker power banks (and yes, other makes and models are available). But the surprisingly compact Anker Laptop Power Bank really caught my eye as a mobile office essential since it can output up to 100W. And that's more than enough to charge most laptops and MacBooks, as well as tablets and phones. What I especially like is that it includes two built-in cables. Who wants to carry around a single-use power brick anyway?

Read our full Anker Laptop Power Bank review

The storage

I've used hundreds of USB drives in my time, but I'm drawn to the Adata SD810 for two reasons: Capacity and durability. Storage capacity ranges from 500GB to 4TB, which is more than enough for both documents and larger media files, especially when paired with cloud storage. And it boasts a ruggedness rating of IP68 - so, no matter whether you're working indoors, outdoors, or on a particularly violent commute, this drive is protected against dust and water (or spilt coffee). Add in a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection for faster transfer speeds and you have a great all-rounder for professional use.

Read our full Adata SD810 review

The Wi-Fi connection

Unless you're running one of the best VPNs, you'll want to avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi, especially if you're accessing sensitive business data. And while you can use your phone's hot-spotting feature - I do that all the time - a 5G mobile router is the better pick for faster speeds. Netgear's Nighthawk range has scored high in my team's tests, but I also like the TP-Link M8550. It has great connectivity, including Wi-Fi 6E, and under review, this compact router proved to be perfect for professionals working in the field.

Read our full TP-Link M8550 review

The Bluetooth tracker

Bury the Tile Pro at the bottom of your bag and if anything happens to your gear while working away from home, you'll be able to track its location at the push of a button. The Tile Mate is the more affordable option, and the one I use most (and AirTags remain the popular pick for Apple users). However, the Pro is the one to choose if you're a professional, since it has a broader Bluetooth range than the Mate, and is IP67-rated for better durability.

Read our full Tile Pro review

The down-time

Alright, it can't always be about work, right? So, for professionals on the go, the Nintendo Switch 2 is effectively tailor-made for enjoying down-time while working on the go. I adore the backward compatibility with the original Switch games, meaning I have a massive library ready to go. And while larger and heavier than the Nintendo's first hybrid handheld, it's still ultra-portable. One day, I might even cut down my seemingly never-ending backlog of games.

Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 review

• Lenovo CEO tells us more AI PCs are coming to a workplace near you soon
• Cost is a worry, but productivity and efficiency boosts mitigate this
• Predicting the future and developing a robust roadmap is also a challenge, Lenovo admits

The CEO of Lenovo has predicted around half of enterprise-ready computers will be AI PCs by the end of 2026 as the technology becomes more commonplace.

Yuanqing Yang, also known as YY, told TechRadar Pro he was hopeful about the continuing spread and availability of AI PCs, but admitted cost would be an issue in pushing for 100% adoption.

"Our prediction is that by the end of this year, around fifteen percent of PCs will be AI PCs," he told us at a media Q&A at CES 2026, hinting that devices embedded with Lenovo's new Qira AI model would help push adoption even higher.

AI everywhere

Lenovo unveiled a host of new enterprise devices at CES 2026, ranging from super-powered ThinkPad Carbon business laptops through to full PC towers.

This confidence from the world's biggest PC maker was clear during its spectacular keynote at the Las Vegas Sphere, where YY welcomed partners including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.

Stating his belief that "AI is definitely not a bubble," YY also declared his belief that AI will become a central part of our working lives looking forward.

"Nobody can avoid AI, but AI will not replace humans, it will only empower each of us in the future, help you remember more, do more, and be more creative...it will help you be more competitive in every area," he added.

"One of the fundamental principles with which we develop AI is our belief in responsible AI," added Tolga Kurtoglu, SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Lenovo.

"I don't see a world without AI," he said, "we think of AI as unleashing human potential, we think of it augmenting people...almost like a symbiotic team which is an extension of you, helps you be more productive and efficient in what you want to get accomplished."

Asked how far ahead the company looks in terms of its development strategy, Kurtoglu admitted the fast pace of AI development poses issues for companies the size and breadth of Lenovo.

"For the AI era, I think a five-year roadmap is a pipe dream," he said, "I always emphasize three things, it's about agility, adaptability and speed - it's not about predicting what will be happening in five years time, it's about changing what the dynamics of the market and always increasing your rate of learning from the market."

"That doesn't mean we don't have a roadmap - but with the pace of innovation we see, five years is way too long...(and) our aim is not to predict the future, our aim is to learn as fast as possible, from the end users perspective, so we can innovate on top of that knowledge."

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Lenovo had a massive presence at CES 2026, with a huge collection of new releases available to both business and consumer customers.

But with so much to look through, we thought we'd pull out the most exciting and intriguing new releases from Lenovo at CES.

So if you're in the market for a new business laptop this year, here's our pick of the latest Lenovo device - plus something else exciting which might be coming along real soon.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14th Gen

We'll start with something which might seem ordinary, but really it's anything but. Lenovo has released 13 previous generations of its ThinkPad, but the 14th generation offers some huge steps forward.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14th Gen is its most powerful yet, boasting some seriously powerful hardware, all of this is packed into an incredibly thin and light build that weighs in at under 1kg.

But that's not all - the device also sports a new space-frame build which features a dual-sided motherboard to create more space in the system. Along with a removable back panel, users can also use the new removable keyboard panel to access components from both top and bottom, allowing users to replace items such as the keyboard, battery, and USB ports.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist

If you've ever wanted to really go hands-on with your laptop, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 could be one for you.

Previously shown off at CES 2025 as a concept, it's now a real product, with the striking addition of a dual rotational hinge which pivots the 14in display to follow and move with you as you present or move around a room.

The device, which is powered by an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor, up to 32GB RAM and up to 2TB storage, also uses audio cues to turn on, open up or turn into tablet mode, as well as Lenovo's knock to unlock feature.

ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition

If you're after something which will stay in one place, the company also showed off its latest all-in-one PC offering.

Lenovo says the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition is built for power and productivity, with its innards including up to Intel Core Ultra Series 3, up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage, and a host of connectivity ports such as USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack

It also adds some interesting productivity tools, including a 16MP desk camera offering not only 1080p HD video recording and 4 mics, but also the ability to scan items such as handwritten notes before transcribing them into proper sense for you.

ThinkCentre X TWR

If you're a fan of pure old-fashioned power, Lenovo's addition to the tower PC landscape will be right up your street.

The ThinkCentre X TWR is a proper retro build, standing 425mm x 225mm x 495mm, making it an imposing presence in any space. Inside, it's also a powerful proposition, offering hardware up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, up to 4x64GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 3x M.2 PCIEe 2280 SSD.

This makes it a true performance heavyweight, ideal for high-end tasks like video editing and rendering, with Lenovo saying it can support up to 70 billion parameter AI models.

AI Sensor Hub

For those of us who enjoy micromanagement, the Lenovo AI Sensor Hub uses contextual awareness to adjust performance as you use your device.

Integrating cameras, microphones, radar, and environmental sensors, the system processes data locally to adjust performance characteristics, privacy behavior, and power efficiency in real time.

And also...ThinkPad rollable XD Concept

To finish - here's one for the future (hopefully), as Lenovo showed us one very cool concept - the ThinkPad rollable XD.

With a simple stroke of the top panel, the screen expands from 13.3in to 16in, with the extra space rising up vertically, giving you more space for all the most crucial tasks.

You can even watch the process unfold, with a transparent Gorilla Glass cover giving you access to the gears and innards working, and even doubling up as a separate e-Ink display.

In practice it looked very cool - now let's hope this concept sees the light of day soon!

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• Lenovo has revealed a new version of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2026
• The new handheld runs SteamOS and will launch in June 2026
• The starting price is $1,119, which is $100 more than the base MSRP of the Windows 11 version

We're deep into CES 2026 and we've finally got our first major announcement for a new handheld gaming PC launching later this year, although that's using a liberal definition of the word 'new' admittedly.

As reported by VideoCardz, Lenovo has unveiled a SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2026. This fresh spin on an existing handheld formula is set to launch in June 2026, starting at $1,119 (around £829 / AU$1,660). This is an addition to the Legion Go 2 models already available which are powered by Microsoft's Windows 11 (and follow in the footsteps of the Lenovo Legion Go S).

Of course, this launch is no real surprise as the move was already rumored, and it appears that the leaked image of the Legion Go 2 seemingly using SteamOS (before the Windows version even arrived) was indeed legitimate.

The same configurations will be available with this new SteamOS model, meaning you can run with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and an AMD Ryzen Z2 or Z2 Extreme SoC. That's a hardware spec which is more than capable of providing great performance for most portable gaming scenarios.

However, Lenovo has unsurprisingly run into the same issue that it had when launching the Windows 11 models of the Legion Go 2, namely pricing.

While tariffs and the tough PC hardware market (due to the RAM crisis) are aspects to consider, it will be hard for most consumers to justify spending over $1,000 for a handheld device, and not a fully-fledged gaming PC instead.

For the Windows 11 version, the Legion Go 2 Z2's MSRP is $1,099 in the US, while the Z2 Extreme model is $1,349 (which comes close to the price of the most powerful handheld out there, the GPD Win 5).

This means Lenovo has increased the base starting price by $100 for the SteamOS model. That's a turnaround from the Legion Go S, where the Windows version was the more expensive option.

In that case, we can expect the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS using the Z2 Extreme chip to cost at least $1,449, and I don't think many gamers will even consider a handheld which costs that much, and doesn't offer much of a performance leap over much cheaper devices.

Analysis: all credit where it's due for supporting SteamOS, but that price stinks

As I have said numerous times, the Lenovo Legion Go 2, regardless of whether it's powered by Windows 11 or SteamOS, has no business costing over $1,000 (and the Ryzen Z2 Extreme models hit particularly ridiculous levels price-wise).

I'm well aware of the harsh component market conditions that are currently making it difficult to keep down the cost of PCs, and the premium hardware on board Lenovo's handheld such as the OLED display.

However, the processor used is hardly a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and if you just save a little more money, you can land a handheld built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 – the most powerful AMD APU in existence.

I've previously argued that prices like these for 'mainstream' handhelds effectively take them out of the mainstream and back into the niche category they resided in before Valve's Steam Deck arrived. Unfortunately, it seems like Lenovo and fellow manufacturers won't budge on this, and I don't see that changing.

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• Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition weighs 1.5kg with high-end hardware
• The 15.3-inch OLED panel supports 2.8K resolution at a 120Hz variable refresh rate
• Intel Arc 12Xe graphics handle demanding workloads with hardware acceleration

At CES 2026, Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition, its most capable and feature-packed ThinkPad in recent years.

The laptop combines a 15.3-inch OLED display, up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory, and a maximum 2TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD in a chassis that weighs just 1.5kg.

Lenovo ThinkPad models of this size, such as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition, rarely combine hardware at this level, which sets this model apart within the current lineup.

High-end hardware

The ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition runs on Intel’s Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with a maximum TDP of 45W, and includes Intel Arc 12Xe graphics power rendering and accelerated workloads.

Connectivity includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A 10Gbps port, HDMI 2.1, a full-size SD card reader, and a combined audio jack. For wireless connections, the device uses Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

The display supports 2.8K resolution, a 120Hz variable refresh rate, and 1,100 nits of peak brightness, delivering high dynamic range and broad color coverage.

Touch support remains optional, and the panel incorporates both ARAS and AOFT technologies.

It features a full-size ThinkPad keyboard with haptic feedback and includes a touchpad measuring 135mm x 85mm, which is the largest ever used in a ThinkPad.

Lenovo added a 10MP front-facing camera with IR support to improve video clarity and support device security features.

A six-speaker system arranged as B2B plus tweeter handles audio, paired with dual microphones that use Elevoc noise cancellation.

Security features include dTPM, ThinkShield protections, a MoC touch fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, and a physical webcam shutter.

This business laptop includes an 88Wh battery and targets sustained power delivery for extended work sessions.

The chassis comes finished in Thunder Grey, and Lenovo continues to use recycled materials across key components and the battery frame.

Lenovo is expanding the Aura Edition accessory ecosystem by introducing a dual-mode wireless ANC headset tuned by Bose and a Bluetooth presenter mouse that offers AI-powered shortcuts.

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I'm here in Las Vegas for the Lenovo Tech World event and CES 2026, and Lenovo has some exciting new developments to share. One of the most interesting, by far, is the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable: a 16-inch laptop that expands to 23.8 inches of screen space at the click of a button.

This isn't the first time Lenovo has unveiled a rollable laptop proof of concept - that was back at CES 2025 with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable - but this is Lenovo's first horizontally-rolling display, and the first time it's been tested on a gaming laptop.

Watching the screen grow was impressive to say the least, but I'm not convinced user demand has any wind behind its sails.

Going hands-on with the Legion Pro Rollable

The star of the show here is the rollable 16-inch PureSight OLED display. It expands from 16 inches, dubbed "Focus Mode" (16:10) to 21.5 inches, "Tactical Mode" (21:9) with a simple keyboard shortcut, and once again to 23.8 inches, "Arena Mode" (24:9) at max expansion.

It has some pretty impressive specs, like a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Lenovo didn't have any games loaded up on the Legion Pro Rollable, but I was able to test the screen expansion and retraction, use the keyboard and trackpad, and imagine what it would be like to game on this first-of-its-kind laptop.

At it's 16-inch minimum screen size, it's a sleek Legion laptop with Lenovo's usual high level of polish. When at full expansion, it looks like a computer you'd see in a Sci-Fi movie's spaceship, with fascinating proportions and ultra thin bezels.

It was also wildly impressive that the screen doesn't need any time to 'think' about the expansion - no flashes to black, no 'expansion in progress' overlay - you just click a button and it grows in size without skipping a beat.

A Lenovo rep mentioned that you can close the lid while the screen is fully expanded, though it may not be a great idea for the display's durability.

Rollable screen aside, it's an imposing high-tier gaming laptop with a punchy full-size RGB keyboard, a smooth, large trackpad, and a solid port selection. It also features an RGB lightbar along the bottom edge of the backside.

Internally, the Legion Pro Rollable comes equipped flagship-level hardware, including up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor.

Will this laptop ever make it to production?

Lenovo positions the Legion Pro Rollable as a solution for esports competitors who travel often and need to train on large displays, similar to those they'd use in tournaments.

The concept make sense, and I see the benefits of traveling with a 16-inch gaming laptop rather than trying to bend space and time to fit a 24-inch monitor in your backpack.

But I'm not sure this is a problem that needs to be solved.

Many major esports organizations provide equipment for players to use once they reach their destination, often from sponsorships. Players are seldom expected to bring their own PC and monitor with them to events - though many prefer to take peripherals along like the keyboards and mice they use every day.

FPS professionals often take setup and viewing angles to the extreme to remain on top of their game, positioning the monitor exactly the same way every time and sitting just inches from the display. One thing to note is that while the screen expands horizontally, you cannot adjust its vertical position (without a laptop stand or the old stack of books trick).

As for casual PC gamers, I doubt this will be the most cost-effective solution on the market.

You'd be better off investing in a quality budget gaming laptop and 24-inch monitor to hook it up to. No, you don't get the ability to easily travel with that monitor, but you can always use the smaller screen in a pinch.

But of course, the Legion Pro Rollable is a proof of concept. It's Lenovo pushing the boundaries of what computer enthusiasts call 'normal,' challenging the limits of modern computing technology, and coming up with new ideas.

And for that, I love it.

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• New Lenovo Yoga Mini i weighs only 600g while supporting four high-resolution displays
• Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processors handle multitasking and AI workloads
• Memory scales up to 32GB LPDDR5X for fast, large dataset processing

At CES 2026, Lenovo has unveiled the Yoga Mini i (1L, 11), an ultra-compact cylindrical PC weighing just 600g, marking the smallest entry in its portable desktop lineup.

This device uses an aluminum casing, offering a balance of portability and rigidity that suits professional and AI-driven workflows.

Lenovo says it supports up to four high-resolution external displays simultaneously, which is impressive for a device of this size.

Performance and processing power

The Yoga Mini i also functions as a Copilot+ PC, enabling integrated AI-assisted operations for productivity and multitasking.

It is powered by Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processors and delivers enough performance to handle demanding applications.

Memory is configurable up to 32GB of LPDDR5x at 8533MT/s, providing fast access speeds for large datasets and multitasking scenarios.

Storage options include up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 M.2, which aligns with small-form-factor workstations that aim to offer near-desktop capability.

Its graphics rely on a UMA design, which may suit general AI tasks and multimedia work, although it will likely struggle with heavier GPU-accelerated workloads.

The Yoga Mini i offers an unusually extensive set of ports for a device of its size.

On the rear, it includes one Thunderbolt 4 port with 5V3A power delivery, two USB-C 3.2 Gen2 ports, including support for a 100W adapter, one USB-A 3.2 Gen2 port, HDMI 2.1 TMDS, and a 2.5G RJ45 LAN connection.

The side includes a combo audio jack, an additional Thunderbolt 4 port with power delivery support, and a power button with fingerprint authentication.

Wireless connectivity comes via Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. Audio output is limited, consisting of a single 2W speaker paired with a dual built-in microphone array for basic conferencing and voice input.

Measuring 130x130x48.6mm, the Yoga Mini i is a mobile workstation that is easy to move between desks or carry on the go.

The Yoga Mini i does not surpass the ThinkCentre M75n Nano Desktop, which remains smaller and more energy-efficient while offering similar performance with AMD Ryzen 5 PRO processors.

Lenovo’s decision not to revive the M75n leaves a gap in the market for ultra-compact PCs that combine high efficiency with the smallest possible physical footprint.

In practice, the Yoga Mini i is a capable mini PC, although some users may still prefer the more minimal Nano form factor for extreme portability.

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Lenovo has unveiled a range of new AI-powered tools at CES 2026 which it hopes will improve productivity for workers across the world.

As part of its CES 2026 keynote, the company revealed a number of new releases, including Lenovo Qira, a new "personal AI platform" aimed at allowing greater continuity across your smartphone, PC and tablet devices.

Set for release in 2026 Qira will use a unified AI which the company calls a "Personal Ambient Intelligence System" to ensure a seamless transition for users across their various Lenovo or Motorola devices, keeping them connected to their work no matter where they go.

Getting smart

Elsewhere at CES 2026, Lenovo also revealed a collection of new user tools across its Lenovo Aura Edition devices - namely, the new ThinkPad X1’s, ThinkPad X9 15p and ThinkCentre X AIO systems.

This includes Smart Modes, which offers users the chance to tweak and adapt system settings to personalize their PC experience with minimal effort on their part.

There is also Smart Share, which simplifies collaboration with Lenovo's Tap-to-Share tool - and now includes video sharing alongside instant photo sharing between supported devices. It will also soon offer support for the company's Tap-to-Pair tool, which promises faster and more seamless Bluetooth accessory connections.

Finally, Smart Care provides an AI-assisted helper for end-user troubleshooting, which can be complemented by an optional Lenovo Device Orchestration subscription service, giving IT teams additional fleet management insight and support.

Lenovo also looked to chelp smaller firms and start-ups with its new SMB Vertical AI Solution.

This suite of AI-enabled applications looks to take advantage of the company's high-powered computing devices, including ThinkStation workstations and ThinkBook laptops, giving users extra tools to boost productivity and collaboration.

Among the new features are more secure on-device meeting transcription and multilingual captioning, allowing international teams to work together better, and an upcoming AI-assisted video generation tool, with all output processed locally for improved privacy and speed.

And in order to ensure all of these new tools and systems are kept running smoothly, Lenovo has boosted its Premier Support for Devices Suite global support offering designed for companies looking to get the most out of their AI tools at work.

The platform provides 24/7 access to Lenovo experts in more than 100 markets, and supports both AI and non-AI PCs, with its Premier Support Plus service offering proactive device health alerts, predictive maintenance such as firmware and BIOS updates, and its Accidental Damage Protection tool, which allows organizations to streamline device management, reduce downtime, and empower IT teams to focus on driving innovation.

The service includes an integrated AI Agent that enables intelligent self-service and seamless escalation to live human support when needed.

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• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 weighs just 996g, offering extreme portability
• Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 CPU supports sustained professional workloads
• Memory reaches up to 64GB LPDDR5x at 9600MT/s for multitasking

Weighing less than 1kg, the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition is one of the lightest business laptop offerings around today.

Unveiled at CES 2026, the device uses Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors with up to 50TOPS NPU and optional 12Xe graphics, providing a powerful platform for sustained workloads in a thin and light design.

According to Lenovo, placing components on both sides of the motherboard improves heat dissipation, maintains 30W of continuous performance, and enables easier repairs compared with previous models.

Precision-crafted display and camera

The X1 Carbon Gen 14 features a 14-inch WUXGA IPS or 2.8K OLED display with up to 500 nits brightness, variable refresh rates, and EyeSafe technology.

The laptop includes a 10MP front camera with a wide 110° field of view and advanced distortion correction for professional-quality video calls.

Lenovo has expanded the haptic touchpad size while retaining the compact form factor, reflecting attention to user interaction and precision engineering.

The device provides three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-A 3.2 port, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack.

Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G or 4G CAT6.

Users can configure memory up to 64GB of LPDDR5x at 9600MT/s, with storage options up to 2TB on PCIe Gen 5 SSDs.

It includes a 58Wh battery that supports all-day usage in a thin chassis without adding excessive weight.

The X1 Carbon Gen 14 uses a carbon fiber and recycled material chassis and incorporates ThinkShield security, fingerprint and IR camera authentication, and a webcam privacy shutter.

The laptop weighs 996g, making it the lightest laptop in its class, while offering professional-grade durability and build quality.

Lenovo emphasizes sustainability through extensive use of recycled components in the cover, keyboard, battery frame, and packaging.

The ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition shares many of these specifications and adds a 2.8K OLED touchscreen, magnetic stylus storage, and enhanced versatility for hybrid workflows.

This convertible weighs slightly more at 1.182kg but preserves the high-performance Core Ultra X7 Series 3 CPU capabilities of the Carbon Gen 14.

Lenovo has maintained a consistent release schedule for its Carbon series, launching the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10, Gen 11, Gen 12, and most recently the Gen 13 Aura Edition over the past three years.

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• Motorized dual-rotation hinge allows movement between notebook, tablet, and sharing
• Hardware includes Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and integrated graphics support
• Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist features up to 32GB memory and 2TB PCIe SSD storage

Lenovo has repeatedly experimented with rotating laptop displays, and the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, launched at CES 2026, continues that pattern.

More than a decade ago, we reviewed the original Lenovo ThinkPad Twist, and although it delivered strong build quality, it remained a niche piece of hardware.

In 2023, Lenovo returned to the idea with the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist, which added an E Ink secondary display and leaned heavily into unconventional design choices.

From concept hardware to a retail product

The Auto Twist mechanism first appeared publicly in 2024 as the Lenovo ThinkBook Auto Twist Concept, presented as experimental hardware.

After several refinements that addressed rotating and pivoting behavior, noise, and long-term durability, Lenovo now offers a market-ready product called the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist.

The laptop uses a motorized dual-rotation hinge that allows the display to move automatically between notebook, tablet, and sharing orientations.

Lenovo claims the updated electromotor operates faster and more smoothly than the original concept, although those claims remain difficult to verify before wider availability.

Beneath the moving display, the hardware configuration follows a largely conventional approach for a premium Windows laptop.

The system uses Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel integrated graphics, and runs Windows 11 with Copilot+ PC support included.

A 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness handles visuals, while Dolby Atmos tuned speakers rotate together with the screen.

Lenovo includes a 75Wh battery and positions it to offset the added power demands of the motorized mechanism, at least on paper.

The device includes up to a 10MP webcam, modern connectivity such as Wi-Fi 7, and a selection of ports that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x audio jack, and 1x HDMI 2.1 that meet current expectations.

It also offers up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 2TB of M.2 2280 PCIe SSD storage.

The device weighs 1.4kg and features standard enterprise security, including a MoC fingerprint reader on the power button, dTPM 2.0, and a webcam privacy e-shutter.

With a $1,499 price tag, this business laptop enters a competitive segment filled with thinner, simpler convertibles that avoid mechanical complexity.

The unusually long, tongue-twisting name mirrors the broader issue surrounding the device, since the rotating hinge remains its defining feature rather than its computing fundamentals.

According to the company, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist suits everyday business computing, especially for small to medium organizations.

Lenovo appears to bet that novelty and engineering flair justify the added cost and risk.

However, the broader laptop market continues to favor simpler designs with fewer moving parts.

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• ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition integrates a square display in a full all-in-one desktop
• Intel Core Ultra X7 processors drive performance within a fixed workstation form factor
• DeskView software extends the screen’s purpose beyond conventional display usage

At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition, an all-in-one desktop PC built around a near-square display.

The system features a 27.6-inch QHD IPS panel with a 2560x2880 resolution, offering more vertical workspace than traditional 16:9 and even 3:2 layouts.

Square and vertical displays are not new, as products such as the LG DualUp monitor, JapanNext JN-IPS276SDQHD-HSPC6-CMS, Alogic 28-inch vertical monitor, and BenQ RD280U have already explored these formats.

Square display on a desktop PC

Lenovo’s approach differs by integrating the format directly into a full desktop PC rather than offering it as a standalone business monitor.

The 16:18 aspect ratio allows more content to be displayed vertically without scrolling, which may appeal to users working with documents, code editors, or large data tables.

Lenovo claims the format supports viewing two A4 pages simultaneously in portrait orientation, a scenario that widescreen displays handle less efficiently.

The near-vertical monitor uses a panel that covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and includes an anti-glare coating.

However, its 60Hz refresh rate and 300-nit brightness suggest the display prioritizes clarity and workspace over motion performance or high dynamic range output.

The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition uses Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors paired with Intel Arc graphics offering up to 12Xe GPU cores.

Memory configurations scale up to 64GB of LPDDR5x at 9600MT/s, while storage is supported through dual M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD slots.

It comes with Windows 11 and includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.

A standout feature is the optional Smart AI camera, which reaches up to 16MP and supports 4K video recording, including a physical privacy shutter and human presence detection, addressing privacy and security concerns common in enterprise environments.

Lenovo DeskView software allows physical documents placed in front of the display to be converted into digital files, extending the screen’s function beyond traditional display usage.

Audio is handled by four Harman Kardon-certified speakers and four microphones with intelligent noise cancellation.

The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition can operate as both a PC and an external monitor simultaneously, splitting the screen to show content from two sources at once.

Port selection includes Thunderbolt, USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI 2.1, offering flexibility for external devices.

The system weighs over 7kg with the stand attached, reinforcing its role as a fixed workstation rather than a portable solution.

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• Lenovo ThinkCentre X Tower’s 1TB AI Fusion Card enables local post-training for massive models
• Dual RTX 5060 Ti cards provide 32GB VRAM for extended context lengths
• Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and 256GB memory prevent preprocessing bottlenecks

At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkCentre X Tower, its newest workstation-class desktop designed for AI inference and data-intensive computing.

The device supports either a single high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 with 32GB of memory or a dual RTX 5060 Ti configuration.

It marks a return to an SLI-style multi-GPU approach, a setup that became viable around 2010 when driver support improved and dual-card scaling reached 60 to 80% in real applications.

Dual GPUs return for modern inference workloads

Rather than focusing on raw frame rates, the dual RTX 5060 Ti setup emphasizes memory capacity by combining 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM across both cards.

This capacity allows large language models to run locally with extended context lengths that exceed what many single-card systems can sustain.

However, configuring dual RTX 5060 Ti cards requires careful system planning, including sufficient PCIe slots, strong airflow, and a capable power supply.

The ThinkCentre X Tower uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and supports up to 4x 64GB DDR5 6400 UDIMM memory.

This design prevents CPU-side preprocessing and memory-intensive tasks from becoming immediate bottlenecks during inference operations.

Expansion options remain extensive, with multiple PCIe slots, up to 3x 2TB M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD storage bays, and legacy connectivity options.

The system also includes 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C, 6x USB-A, 2x Ethernet, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, audio in and out, and optional PS/2 or COM ports.

In practical tests, the dual-GPU configuration pushes Mixture-of-Experts models such as Qwen3-MoE 30B beyond 100K tokens.

It sustains around 131K tokens reliably, while dense models such as Qwen3 32B reach up to 45K tokens.

FlashAttention improves responsiveness and reduces swapping during large-context inference tasks.

Optimized runtimes such as ExLlamaV3 and TabbyAPI help close performance gaps, making the system feel more responsive even at 32K to 44K context lengths.

However, stability under sustained inference loads stands out as the primary advantage rather than outright throughput leadership.

Token generation performance also remains constrained by bandwidth limitations, particularly as context sizes expand.

Beyond GPU selection, Lenovo includes support for a 1TB AI Fusion Card, which remains one of the less clearly defined elements of the system.

This component enables local post-training and fine-tuning for models reaching up to 70 billion parameters.

Cooling for these workloads relies on a biomimetic fan design within a 34-liter chassis, which supports high airflow for dual GPU configurations.

Lenovo also bundles support for a Sensor Hub assistant that integrates cameras, microphones, radar, and environmental sensors.

The system processes data locally to adjust performance characteristics, privacy behavior, and power efficiency in real time.

Although such adaptive systems promise efficiency gains, their real-world value will likely depend on software maturity and user control transparency.

Security features include DTPM 2.0, ThinkShield, a Kensington Security Slot, an optional chassis intrusion switch, E-lock, and a Smart cable lock.

At over 20kg, the ThinkCentre X Tower prioritizes modularity and airflow over physical convenience.

The dual RTX 5060 Ti setup is most compelling for users who need large context windows and model flexibility.

The device starts at $1,500 and will be available in March 2026, while the Sensor Hub costs an additional $99 and will become available in June 2026.

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My team and I have tested so many good machines this year that I ended up overhauling my guide to the best mini PC units - and I expect even more to make the grade in 2026.

We're absolutely past the point of these machines being underpowered curiosities, ideal for basic web browsing and office tasks and little more. As hardware editor here at TechRadar Pro, this year, it really feels like mini PCs are coming into their own now. I'm seeing Geekom, GMKtec, Minisforum, and more delivering exceptional engineering, packing serious processing power into compact chassis that don't just sit neatly on your desk - they threaten to entirely replace your desktop. All with performance that far outweighs the price.

So, having reviewed over 30 devices in 2025, I've picked out the top-performing mini PCs based on extensive benchmarking and real-world testing. These are the standout mini PCs that impressed me most across every budget.

Best value: GMKtec NucBox M5 Plus

Unbeatable value for a mini PC

This is one of my favorite mini PCs we reviewed all year. It's a real all-rounder machine and when it comes to value, there's not much to beat the mid-range GMKtec M5 Plus. Considering its low-ish price, it comes with very respectable specs including a AMD Ryzen 7 5825U chip and 16GB RAM that can be expanded up to 64GB, delivering way better performance than you might expect.

Read our full GMKtec M5 Plus review

High-performance: Geekom A9 Max

Exceptionally high-performance Windows machine

Once we reviewed the Geekom A9 Max, it immediately became my top choice Windows 11 mini PC - displacing the already impressive Geekom AX8 Pro. It's stylish, compact, and packs a AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, a very powerful NPU, and 32GB DDR5 RAM that's expandable up to 128GB. If it's top performance you're after, this one ticks every box.

Read our full Geekom A9 Max review

Best on a budget: GMKtec G10

A superb budget machine

Another mini PC that made it into my guide after review, this is the top pick for anyone who wants a simple budget machine. Alright, for the low cost, you're not getting Mac mini performance, but for general tasks, it's more than capable than most at this price-point thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U chip and 16GB RAM (expandable to 64GB).

Read our full GMKtec G10 review

Pro workstation: Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra

Built for business

This is a true business-centric mini PC, with the design and specs to prove it. To look at, it reminds me of a Windows-based Mac Studio, and inside the newest Gen 2 model you'll find an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics cards. For those who need workstation-level performance and enterprise-grade build, there's not much to touch Lenovo's mini PC.

Read our full Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra review

Best for AI: Minisforum MS-S1 Max

Ideal for running and training LLM

If you're looking to run or train LLM models locally, the Minisforum MS-S1 Max is the perfect choice. We reviewed this right at the end of 2025, and I'll be adding it to my guide to the top models in the new year. It's not cheap, but we found it offered workstation-levels of performance, features integrated CPU, GPU and RAM, and with plenty of storage and PCIe upgrade options. A genuinely impressive mini PC.

Read our full Minisforum MS-S1 Max review

Great for gamers: GMKtec EVO-X1

Great for gaming thanks to eGPU support

We were seriously impressed with how well the GMKtec EVO-X1 ran - especially if you're conducting higher-end content creation or gaming. Out of the box, it's not as versatile as the Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT or Asus ROG NUC. But hook up an external graphics card via the OcuLink port and you have a very high-performance gaming mini PC. It even supports three 8K displays.

Read our full GMKtec EVO-X1 review

Reliable mid-range machine: Bosgame M4

A solid workhorse

There's not much to dislike about the Bosgame M4, which proved to offer excellent performance for the price when we took it out for a spin. It comes in a broad range of configurations, but for top performance, you'll want to check out the model with the Ryzen 7 8745HS chip and 32GB DDR5 RAM, which is expandable to 64GB for smoother performance.

Read our Bosgame M4 review

Content creation: GMKtec K12

Ideal for mid-level creative tasks

Yet another mini PC that entered my guide to top models this year after a very strong review. This is an ideal choice for those looking for an all-rounder machine for photo and video editing (especially if you're avoiding the Mac mini or more expensive Windows models). The specs are powerful for a mid-range machine, but I especially like the option of connecting an external GPU, giving it real versatility.

Read our full GMKtec NucBox K12 review

Top-performer alternative: Geekom A8 Max

Another exceptional performer across the board

This is an incredibly powerful and stylish mini PC that surpassed all our expectations. It excelled at day-to-day tasks, as you'd expect. But thanks to its powerful processor, GPU, and NPU, we found it really shines when used for editing video, images, and music. We even managed to squeeze some gaming of AAA titles on this mini machine, but I'd still recommend investing in an eGPU if that's your main use here.

Read our full Geekom A8 Max review

Office powerhouse: Geekom IT15

One of the most powerful processors around

The Geekom IT15 comes loaded with one of the most powerful CPUs you can get - and in our tests, it blasted through pretty much every kind of office and creative task we threw at it. The only area where it falls down is graphical processing for those who need to render live video files or play games. Beyond that, this mighty machine is possibly the perfect desktop replacement for office and administration tasks and mid-level creative applications.

Read our full Geekom IT15 review

Home server: GMKtec NucBox G9

The perfect home lab mini PC

There's so much I like about the GMKtec G9 - and that starts with the price, which is impressively low. Beyond that, this mini PC is capable of dual-booting Windows 11 and Ubuntu, and has serious potential for those who need a machine that can act as a NAS or media server with a good level of performance. Usually, you'd pay a lot more for the features and performance on offer here.

Read our full GMKtec NucBox G9 review

• Lenovo's new OLED ultrawide gaming laptop has leaked
• It features a horizontal rollable design similar to the ThinkBook's vertical screen
• It's expected to be revealed at CES 2026

Portable gaming continues to get better year after year, with handheld gaming PCs and laptops alike advancing. However, PC manufacturer Lenovo is on the verge of taking laptop gaming up another level entirely.

Windows Latest reports that it has got hold of leaked material pertaining to a Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable, a new Windows 11 gaming laptop with an expandable OLED display.

You may recall that Lenovo has made a rollable laptop before, namely the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6. However, the twist with this gaming notebook is that the screen doesn't expand vertically, but horizontally instead (unfurling on both sides to produce extra screen real-estate).

In other words, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable is set to be the world's first ultrawide OLED gaming laptop when the display is extended.

This is still a rumor of course – all we have is Windows Latest's word, and some leaked promo photos – but the expectation is that this laptop will be revealed at CES 2026.

With a 21:9 aspect ratio screen, we can expect this gaming laptop to run with a resolution of at least 2560 x 1080, or possibly 3440 x 1440 depending on how big the display is.

As for the spec, Windows Latest claims that this system will be equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor, but there's no word on the GPU yet.

Analysis: Lenovo might be starting something big for portable gamers

This is an ambitious gaming laptop design, and it could have the potential to spark a new trend in ultrawide portable gaming.

There are concerns here, though, one of which is obviously pricing. The hardware used (specifically the CPU and GPU) to drive an ultrawide resolution mean that this device is likely to be very expensive, with the expanding screen no doubt commanding a premium, too.

Then there's the issue of the additional weight of the mechanism for the expanding screen, but hopefully Lenovo can manage to keep the overall bulk of the device within reasonable boundaries. If so, the Legion Pro Rollable could be a game-changer for consumers, especially avid ultrawide fans.

This laptop could achieve the immersion you get from an ultrawide desktop gaming setup and combine it with the portability of a notebook. Furthermore, the screen won't just be good for gaming, but also for work, as ultrawide displays are ideal for productivity.

As ever, bear in mind that this is just a leak, but if this rollable laptop is inbound soon, it could be a central part of Lenovo's revelations in January at CES 2026.

• Dell and Lenovo are expected to increase pricing for PC hardware
• The purported price hikes are a result of increased demand for memory
• These changes are slated for mid-December and early 2026

With the AI boom sparking a trend of significant price hikes on memory (specifically RAM kits) and, eventually, SSDs, there are plenty of reasons for PC users and gamers to be concerned – and two major brands are the latest to be impacted.

As reported by TrendForce, Dell and Lenovo will reportedly deliver price hikes on PC hardware; it's stated to be a 15 to 20% increase from mid-December for Dell, and unknown increase from early 2026 for Lenovo. This is a result of increased demand for memory for AI servers and issues with supply chains globally, which has ultimately led to increased DRAM (and VRAM) pricing.

We're already seeing similar signs on both Nvidia's and AMD's end; both are reportedly considering discontinuing budget graphics cards due to rising VRAM costs, and other rumors suggest Team Red is gearing up to increase its Radeon GPU prices.

Dell and Lenovo are responsible for a wide variety of pre-built desktop gaming PCs and laptops, while the latter has multiple handheld gaming PCs on the market. While the purported 15 to 20% price hike estimate is specific to Dell, it wouldn't be a surprise to see a very similar increase for Lenovo's products.

Considering how expensive RAM kits are, with some costing almost $1,000, it's not looking very good for PC (and even console) hardware at this stage, leading into 2026.

Analysis: If you thought handhelds were too expensive, it's only going to get worse

I have been very critical of manufacturers and brands setting obscene prices for handheld gaming PCs, notably Microsoft and Lenovo for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2, respectively. If you share the same sentiment, I'm afraid that matters are only going to get worse.

While SSD price hikes haven't been ushered in just yet, they're expected to eventually rise at a similar rate to RAM price increases, which have already spiralled out of control.

Fortunately, I haven't yet spotted a major impact for RAM on pre-built PCs or handhelds' prices yet, but I worry that the recommendation to push for 32GB of RAM for gaming is where consumers may find issues.

When you combine both SSD and RAM price hikes, it's a duo that could lead to dark times for PC consumers. This goes for upcoming and current handhelds, as well as Valve's Steam Machine, which many gamers are already disregarding due to suggestions of an entry-level gaming PC price, and this will only worsen with RAM complications.

At this point, the only hope to reverse these price hikes will be a pop to the current AI bubble, which is seemingly impacting every region of technology. Will that happen though? At this stage, I don't think so.

Now, I love my trusty M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro. It helps me run all of what I do for my business, all my clients, and beyond. But, when I got word of a laptop with a rolling display from Lenovo, I knew it was going to be something uniquely incredible.

I've tested some of the best business laptops around. Some that have incredible performance, some with incredible screens, some with more power than some entire companies can produce, and some with features that are sweet and enhance productivity in cool ways. But a rolling laptop with an extendable display at the touch of a button is something that I never expected. After all, as Lenovo is keen to remind us, this is the world's first rollable laptop for working on the go.

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable's extending display isn't even a gimmick; it works, and it works well. It's genuinely helpful, and it's something that I have learned to love and cannot wait to see what version 2 looks like.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: Price and availability

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is a first-generation device. No other laptop has done this before, so I don't expect this to be a budget laptop. On top of that, this computer packs an Intel Core Ultra 7, Windows 11 Pro with Copilot, 32 GB of soldered memory and a terabyte of storage. This would be a capable business machine even without the rollable screen, that's just the icing on the cake.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: Unboxing and First Impressions

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable Laptop is the first time that I haven't left the charger in the box in a long time. Usually, I jump to using an Anker or UGREEN charging brick and cables due to being more compact and powerful than most laptop bricks (except for the monster workstations I test), or I know I'm going to be hopping from docking station to docking station and only need to maybe top off on the go. But, with Lenovo's GaN charger in the box, I may actually keep this one in my bag for a while as my USB-C Charger on the go, or at least I don't feel the need to change it up right away.

Beyond that, the computer comes with docs, and the laptop itself. pretty straightforward. Right away, after I started the computer, of course the first thing I had to do was open the rollup screen. That first time even to now, after using this computer in my personal rotation for 99 days at the time of writing this, I am still blown away at the display. It feels magical every time.

It's taken a little bit to get the settings dialed in the way I want, mostly with choosing to finally disable the smart widgets when I extend the display. For some, I could see this being super helpful, but for me, when I extend the screen it's because I want to control what is down there, not have Lenovo throw a calendar and some other widgets at me, but then again, maybe that's showing my control issues a bit too much.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: Design & Build Quality

The rolling mechanism still shocks me. I've opened and closed this display countless times, and still, I'm blown away. The motor-driven display is smooth, easy, and surprisingly fast.

Beyond the display, the keyboard is comfortable, even for all-day typing, and I appreciate the full-function row on the top. The touchpad is good, nothing amazing, but nothing negative so far, and the built-in fingerprint reader is a nice touch.

Lenovo made the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable MIL-STD 810H-certified, with a still 50% recycled aluminum bottom cover.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: In use

Like I mentioned above, I've had this computer in my rotation for almost 100 days at the time of writing this. It's been one of the most fun laptops to carry around because everyone around stops and stares and asks questions, regardless of if I am working from an office I frequent, a coffee shop, a co working space, on a train or even in my own home, my three kids are shocked every time they see it, even my one-year-old daughter gasps "whoaoww" every time I extend the display.

When you first use the extended screen, Lenovo suggests using their smart workspace feature that allows for pinning apps or widgets for quick access. Personally, I didn't find anything worth putting there, but that could be due to my particularity.

What I do like to do, though, is when I want more screen, I will simply wait for it to fully extend while working on whatever I am working on, then I will use a quick command or the trackpad to pull the window down to the bottom third or half. That section is also great for messaging apps such as Slack or Project management tools like Notion. However, Lenovo has made this display so seamless and excellent that you don't even need to think of that extended display as an extension, but rather a continuation of the main display.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: Final verdict

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop changes what I think of when I think of a laptop. It also changes what is possible when it comes to working remotely or on the go.

Granted, adding two inches of screen real estate is not the same as bringing along the Sotsu Portable monitor or whipping out a tablet for extra productivity, but it also isn't trying to be. This is a whole new way of thinking about laptop size and functionality.

Much like how when the Cybertruck hit the market and shook up the truck world by being a truck but not a truck, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop is a laptop, but its more.

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When it comes to staying secure these days, companies of all sizes are facing a variety of threats like never before.

With criminals using AI tools to create new and more advanced attacks, the need for proper security training awareness has never been more crucial.

But how do you go about trying to secure one of the world's biggest companies? We sat down with Doug Fisher, Chief Security and AI Officer at Lenovo, to find out.

"Everyone is culpable"

“Our priority is always around data,” Fisher tells me when we meet in London, “protecting our data, our customer's data, that’s our biggest priority.”

When it comes to enforcing security across your company, Fisher outlines his belief that culture is vitally important, especially across a large organization such as Lenovo.

“It's not just my job - everyone is culpable,” he says, “(Security) has always been a big focus, but previously it was siloed across various areas of expertise…and everyone had a role - but what we discovered, as more and more threats started evolving, was that we didn't have a coordinated view.”

Fisher outlines how even top-level employees at Lenovo had fallen victim to scams in the past, and needed encouragement to take the right training and get up to speed in order to maintain the high standards the company demands.

Managers play a key role in this, he adds, as they can create a culture where employees can come to them and question things - especially in emails or chat messages, where phishing threats can lie waiting.

“I'm not as convinced everybody will be as successful as Lenovo in driving a security posture,” Fisher notes, outlining how direct support from company CEO Yuanqing Yang (known as YY) helped develop a strong awareness of the importance of security across the board.

“It’s much more of a partnership culture at Lenovo - everyone jumps in,” he says, “it’s just like breathing, everybody expects that they know it.”

Fisher admits there are demographic differences at Lenovo, as older generations (including some executives) often rely less directly on technology, and have more developed critical thinking skills - so taking an extra few seconds to check or validate a source or a link is common nature to them.

“That’s what makes me nervous,” he says, “people don’t ever step back, they think just because I read it, it’s real.”

Hybrid working has also had an effect, he says, as distributed teams aren’t as physically close to their co-workers to carry out simple checks or validations.

But when it comes to mitigation, Fisher notes, “there's no such as 100% - we just raise the bar, there's no such thing as 100% security, you just try and make the wall high enough to climb over that (attackers) go somewhere else.”

The AI effect

And how about AI - the technology which has changed every facet of how we live and work. The security industry has seen improvements in threat detection and mitigation using AI, but attackers themselves are also utilizing smarter tools to create new and more effective threats.

“We look at it both ways - as a dual-edged sword,” Fisher notes, “we are driving AI innovation at a very rapid pace, and we feel we’re leading the charge - but with that does come risk.”

He outlines the company’s internal processes, particularly its Responsible AI committee, to make sure AI usage is utilized correctly and effectively, with all additions (what he says amounts to “thousands and thousands of projects” being reviewed to ensure everything is being done to protect customers.

Improved and expanded training is also a focus when it comes to AI, learning the latest advancements and improvements, especially when it comes to using AI to protect Lenovo itself - whether that is spotting anomalies, testing for threats and checking its infrastructure.

But how do we ensure AI is boosting productivity, and doesn’t just replace human workers?

Fisher notes that, “the pendulum is swinging back” when it comes to reining in complete AI takeovers in the workplace, with early mistakes proving this was not an acceptable process.

“I think you’re starting to see people recognize that human interventions are important,” he adds, “my guidance to everybody is to do as much as you can to use those tools to accelerate what you already do…it’s augmenting human capabilities, but it’s not replacing humans.”

“I think we’re going to see better and better capabilities coming out of products because the developers are much more efficient and able to get to those gains.”

And what of Lenovo’s own role in the global sphere? I ask Fisher what place the company should take in furthering AI development and governance.

“We believe our security posture and AI posture around governance is ahead of the industry, so that’s a competitive advantage,” he says, highlighting its role in NGOs and other organizations and other groups looking to form and adopt AI standards.

“Security is a funny thing - it's the only job I’ve been in where your competition and you work together,” he says, “we find a deep collaboration across the industry - and we certainly want to make it more secure.”

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• Lenovo reacts early to tightening memory supplies driven by aggressive AI demand
• Semiconductor giants shift production toward high-bandwidth memory for AI servers
• Traditional memory output shrinks while global pricing pressure intensifies rapidly

Lenovo has confirmed it is stockpiling memory chips and other essential components in response to a tightening global supply chain pushed by artificial intelligence demand.

The company’s leadership described the situation as an unprecedented AI squeeze, with accelerated buying from data center operators and cloud platforms constraining availability.

Lenovo’s inventory levels are now approximately 50% higher than normal, affecting its entire range of devices, including the mini PC segment.

Why the memory market is under pressure

The spike in memory prices is tied to a broader shift within the semiconductor industry.

Major producers, including Samsung and SK Hynix, have diverted significant manufacturing capacity toward high-bandwidth memory, which is used for AI servers.

This transition has reduced the output of traditional memory chips typically used in consumer PCs, smartphones, and gaming devices.

As a result, global memory prices have climbed steadily in recent months, affecting manufacturers across the electronics industry.

This situation is already influencing several product lines, particularly systems aimed at business laptop buyers who depend on stable component availability.

Lenovo executives said the buildup is part of a longer-term plan to avoid disruptions through 2026.

The company recently signed long-term supply agreements meant to secure memory availability throughout next year

Its CEO also stated the firm believes these arrangements represent optimal contracts under current conditions.

"We signed ‌the optimal contract with key component suppliers to ensure we have enough supply for next year," Yang Yuanqing said.

"Overall, we do not see a bubble because the next stage will be AI democratization."

Lenovo acknowledged higher memory costs could raise the prices of consumer electronics in the upcoming quarters, noting AI-related spending had already influenced its recent earnings, with additional costs partially offsetting steady PC and device sales.

Despite that, Lenovo said it aims to maintain sales momentum and avoid passing rising component prices directly to consumers whenever possible.

Other firms, including Xiaomi, warned that smartphone buyers may face increased prices next year due to the same supply constraints.

That said, Lenovo’s latest financial results showed revenue growth and improved adjusted profit, even as its shares remain lower for the year.

However, semiconductor makers expect AI-driven demand to continue shifting production priorities, which could keep supplies tight for traditional memory products.

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Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank review

I rely on a power bank daily, and only the most powerful options can keep up with the demands of laptop charging or topping up portable gaming devices.

While there are plenty of great options in our guide to the best power banks, most don’t have built-in cables, so you need to carry some extras when on the go.

And that’s where the Lenovo Go slots in, with up to 65W output and a built-in cable that hides away in the power bank itself, so it's ready to go whenever needed.

Aside from the cable, it also has both a USB-C and a USB-A port and can charge three devices at once.

The Lenovo Go features a typical 20,000mAh, 74Wh (though the unit itself says 77Wh) capacity, which makes it ready to take on flights without permission, and capable of topping up a laptop at least once or keeping your phone charged for days. It’s also enough to give the 50Wh battery in the Steam Deck a full charge.

At 170 × 72 × 23 mm (6.69 × 2.83 × 0.91 inches), it’s reasonably compact, and the 390 grams (0.86 lb) weight is fairly typical considering the capacity. The design is slim enough to slip into a bag (including briefcase-style laptop bags) without adding bulk.

The built-in USB-C cable is 44 cm (17.3 in) long and wraps around a recess in the power bank for storage. While secure and easy to deploy, it’s very slightly fiddly to put back into place neatly once you are finished charging.

The USB-C end is slightly bulky, so it may not fit in some USB-C ports with tight access, such as phones with thicker cases.

The power bank uses a simple four-LED system to display remaining capacity in 25% steps, which works fine but isn’t quite as nice as a digital readout. The plastic shell feels solid in hand and is quite tough, and despite rattling around in my bag for a few weeks, it shows no signs of undue wear.

The Lenovo power bank does face stiff competition from similar-spec power banks, such as the often slightly cheaper Anker 20,000mAh 87W power bank. The Lenovo is slightly slimmer (but longer) and lighter, but to give comparative value for money, it needs to be picked up when on sale.

The Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank outputs USB PD3.0 spec voltages on the USB-C cable and USB-C port – 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 15V 3A and 20V 3.25A. This means it will happily fast charge most phones, laptops and other devices like handheld gaming machines at up to 65W. The USB-A port supports the QC3.0 protocol, with 5V, 9V, 12V or variable from 3.6V to 12V, at up to 18W.

Notably, it doesn’t support PPS (Programmable Power Supply), so it won’t do 45W Samsung Super Fast charging like the Iniu P50 can.

The Lenovo power bank also doesn’t output 12V on the USB-C ports, which isn’t a problem for most users, but it’s still worth mentioning. There aren’t many devices that exclusively need 12V USB-C charging, but, for example, a 12V option is needed to get the fastest charging on DJI Mini drone batteries.

So while the Lenovo doesn’t have the latest protocol support, for normal use it’s still more than capable of fast charging any of your devices.

Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank: Price & specs

You can buy the Lenovo power bank directly from Lenovo or various other marketplaces and retailers.

List price is $140.99 / £84 / AU$138, but it's often sold for much less during sale events, so it's well worth waiting for a discount if you don't need it right away.

The power bank has a standard 1-year warranty, and we are a little disappointed that Lenovo didn’t offer at least 2 years.

Lenovo Go USB-C laptop power bank: Test results

Many power banks make bold claims, but in real-world testing they don't live up to the hype. So to weed out the duds, I do comprehensive testing to verify charge voltages, confirm protocol support and log capacity tests.

Overall, the Lenovo power bank gives solid results considering it is slimmer and lighter than many similar-spec options and has a built-in cable.

For 65W laptop charging, the Lenovo Go outputs 61.5Wh of the rated 74Wh available, giving a typical 83.1% efficiency rating. Lenovo also rates the power bank at just 48Wh when outputting 65W (20V 3.25A), so the real-world test results of 61.5Wh are much better.

I will note, though, that after it hits about 45% capacity remaining, it does renegotiate to a slower charge rate to protect the battery cells. This is fairly typical, and when testing it on a laptop that is being used the lower average power draw does not trigger this mode.

At an average 30W output when running a laptop, efficiency is slightly better, at 84.4%.

For phone charging at 20W, the Lenovo power bank hit an excellent 88.2% efficiency, and if charging slowly at 10W, it can output 92% of the rated capacity.

The power bank is rated for 74Wh by Lenovo online, but the actual power bank notes 77Wh. This is a slight over-provisioning of capacity by Lenovo, which is a good thing, and for the efficiency calculations above I used the 74Wh rating.

When pushed hard with a sustained maximum output until empty (such as when charging a laptop), the Lenovo power bank reached a warm but not problematic 42°C (108°F), while phone charging only saw it reach 28°C (82°F). While it’s generally best to charge a laptop on a desk, the Lenovo power bank stays cool enough that I would have no problem using it in a bag.

The power bank can charge at up to 100W via the built-in cable or USB-C port and takes about 1.5 hours to top back up.

Should I buy the Lenovo Go power bank?

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The Lenovo Go laptop power bank is a great option for everyday laptop and phone charging, but below are a few other options if you are looking for something different. For even more recommendations, check out our guide to the best power banks. Or, if you are planning a holiday soon, get a full rundown on the airline rules when traveling with power banks.

How I test power banks

I get hands-on with every power bank I test and conduct extensive evaluations in both lab and real-world scenarios. Using tools like the ChargerLab POWER-Z KM003C, I measure charge voltage, check protocol support, and log capacity tests.

Each power bank is also tested with everyday devices, including phones, tablets and laptops, and is connected to a programmable load tester for multiple charge cycles. I carry a selection daily in both pockets and bags to assess their durability and ability to withstand everyday use.

All measurements and weights are personally verified, ensuring accuracy beyond the manufacturer’s listings. It’s worth noting that many power bank reviews don’t do this sort of testing, so they should be taken with a grain of salt.

Want to know more? Read about how we test.

• Lenovo imagines data centers suspended above clouds to save land and energy
• Data Spas place servers near geothermal pools, raising serious security concerns
• Underground bunkers offer protection and natural cooling for high-density computing, or maybe not

Lenovo has revealed a series of highly unconventional concepts which imagine what the data center infrastructure of the future could look like.

The company argues traditional data centers must evolve to support businesses, as nearly half of IT corporate buyers admit their infrastructure fails to meet energy demands and carbon goals.

In response, Lenovo has proposed several unconventional designs, including one that places data centers almost literally among the clouds.

Data centers above the clouds

Each design shows a different approach to powering massive CPU and AI workloads while addressing energy efficiency and sustainability concerns.

The most unusual of Lenovo’s designs is the “Floating Cloud,” a data center suspended between 20 and 30 kilometers above the Earth’s surface.

At that height, it would operate entirely on solar power while using pressurized liquid cooling systems to manage heat.

The concept removes land constraints but poses major security risks, as a structure floating above commercial airspace would be difficult to protect and vulnerable to attack.

Lenovo also imagines what it calls a “Data Spa,” a geothermal-powered data center built into a natural landscape such as a valley or a hot spring.

Images of the concept show people walking through pools of water only meters away from server racks.

The design suggests a seamless integration between nature and technology, but it raises serious safety and security concerns.

Mixing open water and critical hardware would give any data center manager sleepless nights, no matter how efficient the cooling system claims to be.

A more grounded proposal is the “Data Center Bunker,” which uses abandoned tunnels, bunkers, or underground transit systems as secure data center sites.

Lenovo claims these subterranean locations “create a naturally efficient heat management system,” although anyone familiar with underground heat levels might disagree.

Still, the design offers advantages such as reduced land use and improved physical protection, making it one of the few practical ideas in the collection.

Lenovo says future data centers must support the rapid growth of AI tools and automation while cutting carbon emissions.

Its Neptune liquid cooling system is designed to remove up to 98% of system heat directly from the source, reducing energy use compared to traditional air cooling.

The company insists that such solutions are necessary as AI demand rises and data sovereignty rules tighten across regions.

These designs are just concepts for now, but Lenovo's message is clear: unless data centers evolve quickly, the future of computing will face physical and environmental bottlenecks.

“The data center of the future will be defined by how effectively it can scale for AI, deliver on sustainability targets, and operate with maximum energy efficiency,” said Simone Larsson, Head of Enterprise AI, EMEA at Lenovo.

“As demand for compute accelerates, customers will increasingly look to infrastructure partners who can deliver performance without compromise…Future-ready data centers require a shift in mindset, one where sustainability is not retrofitted...”

• IMSCAD offers direct access to powerful Lenovo workstations for demanding design tasks
• Workstations are hosted in Equinix Data Centres with 1:1 user connections
• Monthly contracts range from one month to 36 months for flexible usage

IMSCAD and Lenovo workstations now offer a remote setup for users who need to run heavy design and 3D software without paying the high prices of public cloud services.

The service gives each user a 1:1 link to a workstation such as the ThinkStation P3 Ultra with a Gen 9 Intel CPU that reaches 6.0 GHz and an Nvidia chip with up to 24GB of VRAM.

The provider delivers this hardware through cloud hosting, promising lower costs while maintaining consistent performance.

Cheaper path for graphical workloads

IMSCAD states its service is backed by Lenovo hardware and that its systems are 50% cheaper than high-end public cloud platforms.

“For far too long, Public cloud pricing is far too high when you want to run graphical applications and desktops,” said CEO Adam Jull.

“Imagine having a super-powerful workstation you never see or touch, but can access from anywhere in the world - that’s the reality we deliver today for architects, engineers, and designers.”

The setup removes shared virtual machines and gives users direct access to dedicated workstations.

This approach allows users to pay less while running faster hardware, using cloud storage and cloud hosting platforms.

TKDA, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm in Minnesota, tested four different services while replacing the setup it adopted during COVID.

TKDA runs AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and point cloud software, and these programs demand strong graphical output.

The test showed that the remote workstation handled these tasks without slowdown or instability.

“IMSCAD stood out far above all other solutions in our testing,” said Nicholas J. Steele, senior systems analyst, TKDA.

“The performance of the Lenovo P3 Ultra we accessed was a surprise for all testers. None of us thought we would ever get remote performance that outperformed our local machines.”

This service operates as a “Workstation as a Service” and uses rentable workstations on a monthly plan with contracts ranging from one month to 36 months.

The model is clear and direct: users rent a workstation, they pay a fixed monthly rate, and they avoid the higher charges produced by public cloud instances.

The workstations sit inside Equinix Data Centres, and users connect to them directly. IMSCAD claims this is a simpler and cheaper way to run graphical workloads at scale.

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27: One-minute review

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 might make me a convert to the all-in-one PC, thanks to its sleek and ergonomic build, vibrant screen, and solid performance. The fact that it can be used as an external monitor is not only the cherry on top, but a point in favor of it being considered among the best all-in-one computers out there.

Of course, the lack of modularity, as with any all-in-one, can frustrate those who are used to digging into cases and upgrading parts, but as far as a hassle-free package, this is one of the best computers you're going to find on the market.

That said, even outside of its form factor, there are a few issues, such as the 'just okay' sound quality and a confusing array of configurations.

I will admit that if you go on the Lenovo website or Best Buy in the US (where my review unit can be purchased), you won’t be quite as confused as me. But UK and Australia shoppers will have some very different configurations available to you.

Whatever configuration you go with though, they're all more than enough to satisfy your general computing and productivity needs, so if you’re in the market for an all-in-one PC, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 is a very easy recommendation.

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? Starting at $979.99 / £1,020.00 / AU$1,149.00
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and Australia

Thanks in part to the continuing relevance of the Apple iMac and its current iteration, the Apple iMac 24-inch M4, every brand has some kind of sleek, attractive all-in-One computer on offer. And like the iMac, the hardware seems eerily similar to what you would get from a powerful Ultrabook or Macbook.

As such, AIO models like the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 are generally reasonably priced. The Yoga AIO 27 starts at $979.99 / £1,020.00 / AU$1,149.00, while the iMac M4 has a more expensive starting price of $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, plus it has a smaller 24-inch screen. On top of that, Apple’s upgrades, whether for RAM or hard drive space, come at a premium.

Another good benchmark as far as price goes is the HP OmniStudio X 31.5. Its lowest configuration is actually cheaper at $830.99 (about £620 / AU$1,270) for an Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD, as well as a 1080p 27-inch screen.

It’s worth noting that there are some serious variations between what’s available in the US, UK, and Australia. The UK and Australia both have customizations (more on that below), unlike the US, with Australia actually offering discrete graphics.

So, Australians, at least, can probably game with this AIO, though everyone else will need to temper their expectations.

• Value: 4.5 / 5

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27: Specs

• Soldered RAM
• Configurations can vary widely by region

The offerings from Lenovo on the Yoga AIO 27 (specifically the 27IAH10 model) is pretty straightforward, however, there’s a lot of variance between territories.

In the US, you have two models available directly through Lenovo. The base configuration comes with a Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD.

The more expensive model is the same, but with a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU and 1GB SSD. Best Buy offers a different model that’s similar to the more robust one, but without the touchscreen, which is what was reviewed here.

In the UK, you can choose CPUs including an even more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, between 512GB and a 1TB SSD, and you can choose between touch and non-touch screens. You are locked into 32GB of RAM.

Australia only allows you to choose the size of the hard drive, but is more powerful since it has that Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB of RAM, and actual discrete graphics in the form of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU.

Regardless of what you choose (or have available to you), the RAM is soldered in, unfortunately.

As mentioned earlier, you are able to choose between a touch and non-touch screen, though the resolution (1440p), refresh rate (120Hz), and basically everything else about it is the same.

You can also choose whether you get an IR-enabled webcam or not for a nominal upgrade. Otherwise, everything on the exterior including the color called Luna Grey is the same regardless of model.

• Specs: 3.5 / 5

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27: design

• Sleek, attractive look with good ergonomics
• Good ergonomics
• Great looking screen that can be used with other computers

I remember when I first started seeing Windows all-in-one computers start to pop (long before I was a writer) and they were not pretty. The word I would probably use is egalitarian. So it was a bit of a surprise when I got the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 in all its Ultrabook glory.

Yes, in my opinion, this AIO is basically what you get when you take a Lenovo Yoga laptop and turn it into an all-in-one. It’s sleek, comes in a very attractive colorway called Luna Grey, and has a gorgeous screen (more on that later).

In fact, it’s so nice looking, I had to double check that it didn’t have an aluminum case. Instead, it’s made of 30% ocean-bound plastic – pretty cool for those worried about the environment. The box it comes in is also fairly sustainable as it’s all paper or cardboard.

Back to the computer, it has some good ergonomics. First, it has a round base that can pivot in either direction 90 degrees, while the screen itself can pivot and additional 45 degrees to each side. Its tilt is up 10 degrees and down 5, which I do wish was a little more. And it has a lift of 70mm. It’s pretty easy to adjust the screen to your liking.

Speaking of the 27-inch screen, its resolution is decent at 1440p, much higher than I'm used to seeing on AIOs. But what’s more impressive are its other aspects. It has a solid refresh rate of 120Hz, supports HDR (though Lenovo doesn’t specify to what degree), and has quite wide color coverage and accuracy.

In our benchmarks, it had a sRGB rating of 116.5% and DCI-P3 of 82.6%, meaning it’s great for colors but not as good for contrast. It does have an accuracy of Delta>0.21.

Other design details include two three watt tweeters and two five watt tweeters to support Dolby Atmos, dual microphones, and a five megapixel camera.

Some models have IR capabilities like the one reviewed and some do not, a feature useful for Windows Hello that unlocks the computer when you log in instead of having to type in a password or use a fingerprint reader.

If that’s worrisome, don’t worry. Among the buttons on the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 is an e-privacy shutter.

There’s also a power button, an OSD button for controlling screen settings, and a switch button as you can actually use the screen as a standalone screen for another computer or use just the computer part with an external screen.

That means that there are two HDMI ports, one out and one in. The port selection in general is pretty robust and also includes three USB-A and two USB-C ports along with an Ethernet and an aux jack. Some of them are on the back of the stand, while some of them are on the side.

Lastly, the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 comes with its own matching keyboard and mouse. They’re both wireless and work fine, but if you’re particular about your accessories, you might want to upgrade to one of the best keyboards and best mice, especially the mouse, as it doesn’t have any side buttons.

That said, I didn't have any issues with them during general use or even spending a bit of time working on them.

• Design: 4.5 / 5

Lenovo Yoga AIO 27: Performance

• Good performance for most work
• Using it as a monitor for another PC is seamless
• Sound quality is OK

I threw around the Ultrabook label earlier for the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27, and I mean it. The PC comes with the same CPU, integrated graphics, and RAM configurations that you would find on one of the best laptops that wasn't specifically for gaming.

In terms of day-to-day use, that means you can easily have a bunch of tabs open and do just about any productivity work you could think of. It can handle some creative work, such as photo editing, but is a bit underpowered for editing video or 3D design. That is, unless you like long rendering times.

It can do light gaming, but won’t be able to handle the latest AAA titles unless you can get your hands on a model with a discrete Nvidia GPU, which is currently limited to Australia.

Really, I find this best for having a large, pretty screen to do regular productivity work and maybe some streaming.

I’m more impressed by the fact that I can use the screen as a monitor for another computer. That 1440p resolution can be limiting if you have a souped up gaming laptop, but it does allow some device consolidation if you like to have one computer for productivity and one for gaming. Regardless, using it as an external monitor is pretty seamless.

While it’s nice that the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 can support Dolby Atmos, the sound quality is decent but not great. It’s a bit mid-heavy and doesn’t quite have the clarity that having the best computer speakers would.

• Performance: 4.5 / 5

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How I tested the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27

• Tested for a couple weeks
• Used it for productivity, streaming, gaming
• Tried out its various features

I used the Lenovo Yoga AiO 27 for a couple weeks, mainly for productivity, and I also used it for some streaming and tried to do some light gaming as well, not to mention tested its various features.

I’ve spent the last few years reviewing tech gear for gaming and otherwise, where I’ve gotten a feel for what to look for and how to put a piece of kit through its paces to see whether it’s worth the recommendation.

• First reviewed November 2025

• ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 pairs a 23.8-in FHD display with Harman-tuned audio
• ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6 includes a PCIe 4.0 expansion bay for flexible upgrades
• ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6 keeps legacy support alive with modular VGA and COM ports

Lenovo has introduced a new generation of ThinkCentre desktops that lean into the mini PC form factor and AI capability, with models powered by AMD’s new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.

The ThinkCentre neo 55 family, including the 55a all-in-one, 55s small form factor, and 55q mini, aims to bring AI performance to small and medium-sized businesses.

Each device offers a different take on the balance between performance, space, and cost, and together they show how Lenovo hopes to improve what a business PC can do.

Compact design meets AI computing

The standout of the lineup is the ThinkCentre neo 55q Gen 6, which Lenovo promotes as a “tiny yet powerful” system capable of running complex AI workloads despite its size.

Measuring only 7.2 inches in length and weighing just over 2 pounds, it can be mounted behind a monitor or tucked into tight office setups.

Powered by AMD Ryzen AI chips, it includes up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and 2TB of SSD storage.

Lenovo even kept traditional options alive by offering extra VGA and COM ports through a modular punch-out port, catering to legacy applications that some enterprises still rely on for running older industrial or diagnostic tools.

Beyond size, Lenovo has tied the entire neo 55 lineup to Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC framework.

This means integrated AI features such as “Click to Do” and “Agent in Settings,” which streamline navigation and automate tasks.

The ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 all-in-one combines a 23.8-inch FHD display with a built-in camera and Harman-tuned audio.

Its AI-powered meeting tools, like “Face & Group Tracking” and “AI Noise Suppression,” target hybrid workplaces that need clear audio and visuals.

It supports up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and includes dual SSD slots offering a total of 2TB of storage.

For connectivity, this device comes with multiple USB 4.0 and HDMI 2.1 ports.

Meanwhile, the 55s Gen 6 offers a balance between size and expandability, allowing up to 6GB Nvidia or 4GB AMD Radeon graphics cards and multiple monitor outputs.

It supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory, two M.2 slots, and a PCIe 4.0 expansion bay for performance upgrades and peripheral integration.

This makes it a plausible mobile workstation for small teams managing graphics-heavy workloads.

Lenovo continues to emphasize responsible production, using up to 85% post-consumer recycled plastic and offering CO₂ Offset Services that support verified emission-reduction projects.

The company’s ThinkShield security suite, TPM 2.0 encryption, and intrusion detection cables serve as standard protection across the range.

Added to that is Lenovo’s Premier Support Plus, which provides around-the-clock access to AI-ready service specialists.

The ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 and neo 55s Gen 6 are now available starting at $549 and $479, respectively, while the neo 55q Gen 6 will follow with an expected starting price of $499.