– ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 upgrades to Intel Panther Lake processors (Gen 7 used Lunar Lake).
– Entry-level CPU (Core Ultra 5 322) is slower than last gen’s Core Ultra 5 228V, but stronger options like Core Ultra 7 355 are available.
– Supports up to 32 GB user-upgradeable RAM, dual SSD slots, and choice of 48 Wh or 64 Wh batteries.
– Default display is 1200p/60 Hz/400 nits at 45% NTSC; optional upgrade to 1800p/120 Hz/500 nits with 100% sRGB.
– Pricing starts at $1,399 in the US, £1,500 in the UK, and €1,419–€1,789 in the Eurozone.
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Goes Global with Intel
Lenovo has finally released the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 globally featuring Intel processors. For context, Lenovo launched Gen 7 models last year with Lunar Lake processors. Incidentally, these surpassed their AMD Hawk Point-based counterparts in several areas. By contrast, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 jumps to Intel’s newer Panther Lake platform.
Processors, Memory and Storage Options
Currently, the 14-inch laptop starts with the Core Ultra 5 322, a 6-core processor that trails the Core Ultra 5 228V in our ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 review unit. However, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 can be configured with the more powerful Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 355 and Core Ultra 7 356H. Moreover, 32 GB of RAM and 512 GB or 1 TB of storage is available, rather than the 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage that feature in entry-level SKUs.
Please note that the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 supports user-upgradeable RAM and has two SSD slots. Also, the laptop can be configured with 48 Wh or 64 Wh batteries and plastic or aluminium base covers. All versions will ship in an Eclipse Black finish, though.
Display Configurations and Pricing Details
Setting that aside, Lenovo equips the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 with a 1200p and 60 Hz IPS display by default that peaks at 400 nits with 45% NTSC colour space coverage. Alternatively, Lenovo sells a 1800p IPS panel with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness and 100% sRGB colour space coverage.
Regional Pricing Breakdown
Pricing starts at £1,500 in the UK and €1,419-€1,789 in the Eurozone. Meanwhile, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 costs at least $1,399 in the US. Lenovo France, Germany, Ireland & UK
- Core Ultra 5 322 processor (6-core)
- Up to 32 GB user-upgradeable RAM
- 512 GB or 1 TB storage options
- 48 Wh or 64 Wh battery choices
- 1200p 60 Hz or 1800p 120 Hz displays
- Eclipse Black finish only
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