I'm a massive ThinkPad nerd - and you can save up to $1279 in Lenovo's big summer sale

Save $281 The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition is a powerful machine that's ideally suited to multitasking and productivity thanks to its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chip, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage. I really like 14in laptops, and this one features a 2.8K resolution and a 100 DCI-P3 color gamut for better production. In our 5-star review, we called it a near-perfect business laptop that's ultra-portable and packed with AI enhancements.

Save $1279 This is a colossal saving on a classic business laptop. The T14 Gen 5 comes equipped with a Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. For me, this is well-specced for productivity tasks, running office software, browsing, and emailing, and we really liked the solid performance on offer here in our review of this archetypal business laptop.

Save $250 Pretty much all Lenovo 2-in-1 laptops we've tested have reviewed well. This latest model comes packed with a Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, which should deliver a smooth experience across the board. We took the last gen model for a spin, and in our review, we discovered an exceptionally good performer that offers the flexibility many business professionals demand. Expect even better performance here.

Save $810 This is one of my favorite ThinkPad models - especially if you need graphical prowess (for that reason, I've ranked it top overall for engineering and architecture students). The mobile workstation packs in Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada laptop GPU, 32GB RAM for smoother performance. In our review, we praised its top-end power, stunning display, and the usual strong build quality you'd expect from the range - and it's now got a massive discount in the sales.

Save $193 Alright, it may not be a ThinkPad, but if you want a high-end machine for gaming and content creation, you can't really go wrong with the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 with a Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX chip, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, and 16GB RAM. We reviewed the 2023 model, finding it delivered great overall gaming performance - expect that to be improved with this latest machine. Other variants are available, although I would've loved to see the 32GB model discounted.

Save $230 The E16 has long been a great entry-level ThinkPad that boasts many of the features of the higher-end (and more expensive) models. For that reason, I tend to recommend this to students or small-business use. This version has a Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. When we went hands-on with the Gen 1 version, it proved to be a solid all-rounder for everyday business use, comfortable with office work and most multitasking outside of content creation.

Save $220 This is the cheapest ThinkPad you can get in Lenovo's US sale - and, like the larger E16, is an entry-level laptop and a good introduction into the world of ThinkPads. This one comes with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U chip, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. When we reviewed this laptop, we noted that it's not quite up to scratch compared to higher-end models, but serves as an accessible entry point at a good price.

Save $760 When it comes to a mobile workstation, we found this one is pretty much near-perfect in design and operation in our review, where we called it a top-tier choice for professionals. This model is equipped with a Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada graphics, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. Compared to the P16 Gen 2, this one is better suited to computational performance over graphics, given its more portable size and weight.

Save £480 Designed for portability, the slim and lightweight X1 Carbon is ideally suited to mobile professionals who want excellent performance on the go. The laptop comes packing a Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 32GB RAM, and 512GB storage, and in our 5-star review, we praised its sleek, robust design and overall performance across a range of business and productivity tasks. If you want the cheaper Gen 11 model, that's also on sale right now, was £1550 now £1200 at Lenovo.

Save £254 For me, the T16 is the classic business laptop - robustly built and with all the specs required for a range of multitasking and productivity tasks. This laptop has a AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U processor, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage - although you can bump that up with other configurations available. If you prefer an Intel version, the T16 Gen 3 is also discounted, was £1250, now £1078 at Lenovo, but only has 8GB RAM at this price, so you'll want to configure it to at least 16GB.

Save £169 A more portable version of the T16 with a 14in display, the T14 Gen 5 boasts a AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 8540U processor - but at this price, it only holds 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, so I'd advise selecting at least 16GB memory when building the machine. Still, in our review, we did like the overall performance and typing experience of a business-focused laptop that's well-suited for everyday tasks.

Save £361 Arguably Lenovo's best 2-in-1, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 is a lightweight laptop that can be folded over into tablet mode for extra versatility. This configuration comes with a Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro CPU, 64GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, making it pretty well-specced for a variety of business tasks that demand a smooth experience. When we reviewed this machine, we really liked the robust performance, impressive battery life, and flexible design.

Save £117 The cheapest ThinkPad in the sales, the E14 Gen 6 is designed as an accessible entry-point into the ThinkPad ecosystem, with many (but not all) the features you get with the more expensive models. This version comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage - but try to bump that memory up if you can. In our review, we found it's not quite up there with the likes of the T14 or T16, but it is a great entry-level model with an attractive price-tag.

Save £244 A great pick for business professionals on the go, the Gen 6 version of the T14s comes powered by a AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, and features 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD. This is my favourite model of ThinkPad, as it's slimmer than the T14 and still boasts a pleasant 14in screen in the 16:10 aspect ratio. We reviewed the Snapdragon variant of the Gen 6, but expect better performance from this AMD model.

Save £328 Big savings here on this 2-in-1 laptop, which comes with a stylus and detachable keyboard for operating in tablet and laptop modes. This model is equipped with a Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vPro chip, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, while the display is a portable-friendly 12.3in that hits 100% sRGB color gamut. In our review, we really liked the balance of portability and performance here.

Save £915 A superb mobile workstation, this laptop is my top choice engineering and architectural use. This one comes in a range of configurations, starting at £1563. Lenovo are highlighting the version with Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro chip, 32GB RAM, and integrated graphics, but I'd recommend bumping up the GPU when building your laptop. During our review, we really liked the high-end performance on offer here.

Save £234 The ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 is the laptop I use regularly, and it's proved robustly built and reliable for all manner of multi-tasking. You can read my review here, where I found it ideal for business tasks, especially if you work from home, as it's slightly thinner and moderately more portable than the full-sized T14. This deal has the AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U chip, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage, but more powerful configurations are available. Opt for the AMD models if you can, as they provide better cooling than Intel processors here.