After kicking off the 12 months with a bunch of recent laptops again at CES 2022 adopted by more moderen updates at MWC, Lenovo is lastly capping off its refresh cycle this spring with improved elements for the ThinkPad X13 and L-series traces. 

The focus of Lenovo’s newest updates is to supply quicker efficiency that includes new processors (each Intel and AMD, relying on the precise mannequin), improved video conferencing because of Dolby Voice and higher connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E. Also, each new ThinkPad X13 and L-series pocket book is getting a 15 % bigger touchpad and could be configured with 4G LTE, with the ThinkPad X13 getting an improve to sub-6Ghz 5G as nicely. And to cut back the corporate’s affect on the atmosphere, Lenovo is switching to new packaging made out of 90 % recycled materials together with extra elements like speaker housings and AC adapters being made out of post-consumer recycled plastics. 

The new ThinkPad X13 Yoga 2-in-1 helps as much as a Twelfth-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, with the extra mainstream clamshell X13 getting further assist for AMD Ryzen Pro 6000 chips with Radeon 600M graphics. Lenovo can be introducing non-obligatory FHD IR cameras to the combination, which work with Windows Hello facial recognition whereas together with a devoted digicam shutter for elevated privateness. The normal X13 affords two completely different batteries: a default 41Whr energy pack, and a bigger 54.7 Whr cell that Lenovo says boosts longevity by as much as 40 %. 

One the ThinkPad L line, all three sizes (13-, 14-, and 15-inch fashions) could be outfitted with as much as Twelfth-gen Intel i7 processors or AMD Ryzen 5000 Pro CPUs, as much as 32GB of RAM, and 1TB PCIe SSDs. The smallest ThinkPad L13 and L13 Yoga may even be obtainable in both Thunder Black or a brand new Storm Grey paint job, with Lenovo updating each L13s with barely taller and brighter 16:10 500-nit shows. And for individuals nervous about individuals peeping over their shoulder, the L13 even helps an non-obligatory Privacy Guard screen.

As for the ThinkPad L14 and L15 Gen 3, the corporate has redesigned their chassis with thinner bezels, which reduces weight and will increase the system’s total screen-to-body ratio. And not like their smaller siblings, you get a complete of three battery sizes: 42 Whr, 57 Whr, and 63 Whr.  

So whereas it is not an entire overhaul, each the ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad L traces are getting some very helpful boosts for 2022, particularly for individuals on the lookout for higher cell productiveness. The ThinkPad L-series is slated to go on sale starting in April with costs beginning as little as $799 for the L13, with the X13 following later in June beginning at $1,119.