Lenovo Launches 14-Inch ThinkPad with 120Hz VRR OLED Display

Key Takeaways

1. Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition, replacing the previous Gen 10 model.
2. The new model features a 58 wh battery, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a compact 14-inch design.
3. The starting configuration includes a Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB storage, and a 1200p IPS display.
4. Upgrade options include a Core Ultra 7 355 processor, a 2.8K OLED display, and PCIe 5.0 SSDs, with additional pricing for each upgrade.
5. The starting price is £2,489.99/€2,799, with shipments beginning on March 24 in the UK and Eurozone.

Lenovo has officially launched the new ThinkPad X1, following its presentation of the 2-in-1 during CES 2026 in January. This model replaces the Lunar Lake-based Gen 10 version (currently priced at $1,897 on Amazon), and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition comes with numerous upgrades compared to previous versions, not just with improved processors.

Specifications and Features

To give you a better idea, Lenovo has included a 58 wh battery in all models, along with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, all fitted into a compact 14-inch frame that measures 313.5 x 219.3 x 9.4~16.4 mm. At the launch, Lenovo referred to the Core Ultra X7 processors, but the starting model of the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 features a Core Ultra 5 325 processor, paired with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 storage, as well as a 1200p IPS display with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Upgrade Options

Alternatively, buyers can choose to upgrade to a Core Ultra 7 355 processor for an additional £220/€250, which also includes a 2.8K OLED display with 120 Hz VRR, or opt for a PCIe 5.0 SSD for £110 in the UK, or €120 and €130 in the Eurozone. Additionally, Lenovo offers its Slim Pen 2 for an extra £30/€30 and adds NFC connectivity for an additional £10/€20. Interestingly, only the Core Ultra 7 355 models allow for a configuration with 16 GB of RAM, offering a savings of £290/€330.

Pricing and Availability

The starting price for the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition is listed at £2,489.99/€2,799, though it can be purchased without an operating system for a discount of £50/€60. Lenovo is set to begin shipping on March 24 in the UK and throughout the Eurozone, while other regions like Australia may see shipments start later. For more information, be sure to check our launch article.

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