It seems that with the RAMpocalypse and component cost crisis that saw even Apple recently increase prices across the range, laptops are next in line for a price hike. So, we've been looking out for future-proofed laptops with the specs professionals need to see out the latest cost increases.
One that caught my eye is the Lenovo's ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip. It features Wi-Fi 7, an 80 TOPS NPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB drive. Exactly the kind of specs that keep a work laptop useful as software gets more demanding.
• Best for: Business users and mobile professionals who want a thin, future-proof ThinkPad with long battery life and Copilot+ AI features.
• The deal: The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 now $2169 (was $2669) at Lenovo.
Price Context & Historical Value
ThinkPads have always performed strongly in our tests - and our hardware editor has sworn by them for years now. The T14s line remains one of our favorites, delivering high scores across the Gen 4 and Gen 6 models.
So, while we haven't tested the Gen 7 configuration yet, it ticks the future-proofing boxes business buyers care about: an 80 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ features, Wi-Fi 7, ThinkShield security, MIL-STD-810H durability testing, and customer-replaceable parts that Lenovo says make it easier to extend the laptop's life.
It's a thin, light ThinkPad built for work on the move, and it comes with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage rather than the lower-spec starting configurations.
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Value verdict
At $2,169, this is $500 (about 19%) off Lenovo's $2,669 "est. value", which is Lenovo's own reference price rather than a tracked street price. Lenovo labels it a doorbuster with a five-unit limit, so the price may not last. Lenovo also offers business and student pricing through its members-only offers.
