Lenovo has introduced two new ThinkBook models as it seeks to assert its dominance in the business laptop landscape.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 and ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ bring significant upgrades over their predecessors, offering cutting-edge hardware designed for demanding users, but meeting slightly different needs, especially in terms of performance, display and other key features.
Both devices come with a 16-inch IPS display, but while the former supports 2.5k resolution, the latter supports 3.2k, and both also run Windows 11 Pro and offer a Kensington Nano Security slot for added security.
ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 combines a sleek design with advanced AI capabilities of the Snapdragon X Plus chipset to give modern professionals solid performance, improved productivity, and more security.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 is powered by the Snapdragon
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 also comes with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM clocked at 8448 MT/s, ensuring fast performance across a variety of tasks, and offers up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD, ensuring boot times. Fast and smooth app launches. and ample space for most needs. As for graphics, this model has a Qualcomm Adreno GPU capable of delivering up to 3.8 TFLOPs.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 offers two display options: a 2.5K 16:10 WQXGA IPS display with 100% sRGB color coverage and 350 nits of brightness, or a more modest WUXGA IPS display with a 60Hz refresh rate, precision 45% NTSC color. and 300 nits of brightness.
There's also an FHD RGB camera with privacy shutter, ensuring security during video calls, and Dolby Atmos audio technology provides immersive sound through stereo speakers.
In terms of battery, this device uses an 84 Wh battery and for security, it relies on the Microsoft Pluton security processor, a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and the privacy shutter of the webcam. In addition to Wi-Fi 7, the Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 comes with several connectivity options such as two 10Gbps USB-C ports, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, one SD card reader 4 in 1, and an audio combo jack.
This ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 weighs 1.82 kg and will be available in October 2024, with a starting price of $749.
ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ features the Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and Radeon 88M graphics for exceptional speed and high-resolution visuals for the modern professional, all in its classic two-tone chassis.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ takes performance a step further with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, known for its high computing power and efficiency, but also offering 50 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), a little more than the Snapdragon X Plus which is in generation 7.
Like the Gen 7, the Gen 7+ offers up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, albeit at a slightly lower clock speed of 7500MHz, but the real upgrade comes in the storage department, where the Gen 7+ offers dual SSDs. 2280 M.2. slots, allowing users to expand storage up to 4TB, perfect for handling large files like videos or engineering projects. For graphics, the AMD Radeon 880M is a more powerful option compared to the Qualcomm Adreno in Gen 7. It handles more graphically demanding applications, making it ideal for content creators and power users.
In terms of display, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ features a 16-inch 3.2K IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color accuracy, Dolby Vision support, and TÜV Low Blue Light certification for viewing comfort. , making it suitable for users who require top-notch display performance, such as video editors and photographers.
The camera setup on Gen 7+ is also enhanced with FHD RGB and TOF (Time of Flight) technology, which improves depth detection for better video quality, while the audio supports Dolby Atmos, providing a high quality sound experience. This new laptop comes with an 85 Wh battery and, for security, includes the same Microsoft Pluton security processor, fingerprint reader and privacy shutter as the Gen 7. Additionally, the Gen 7+ features an infrared camera for facial recognition, which adds an extra layer. of protection.
In terms of connectivity, the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ offers more advanced options, including a Thunderbolt 4-certified USB4 port, a full-featured USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB-A 3.1 ports (one with Always On functionality) , an HDMI 2.1 port, an RJ45 Ethernet port and a hidden USB-A 2.0 port.
The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ weighs 1.9kg and will be available in October 2024 in EMEA markets, with a starting price of €999 (approximately $1,110).