Lenovo has unveiled a wide array of new devices at CES 2025, ranging from sleek ThinkPad laptops to powerful Legion gaming machines, innovative tablets, and even new earbuds. Let's delve into the details of their latest offerings.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition: A MacBook Air Competitor
The ThinkPad X9 series marks a significant departure from traditional ThinkPad design, targeting the MacBook Air with:
- Silver aluminum chassis, available in 14-inch and 15.3-inch models
- No TrackPoint, instead featuring a large haptic touchpad
- Intel Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V) processors with active cooling
- Integrated RAM (16 or 32 GB), modular SSD (M.2 2242, up to 2 TB)
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 (no LTE/5G)
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack (15.3-inch adds USB-A)
- 180-degree hinges
The 15.3-inch model features a 2.8K OLED (touch optional) with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits, while the 14-inch has both a base WUXGA OLED (non-touch, 60Hz, 400 nits), and an optional version with specs similar to the 15.3-inch model. The ThinkPad X9-14 starts at $1,399, and the X9-15 at $1,549, both available February 2025 with Windows 11 or Linux.
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 10: Sleek and Powerful
The IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 10 is a productivity-focused laptop with:
- 16-inch 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits peak brightness
- Intel Core Ultra 9 (H-series) processor with up to 135W TDP
- Onboard NPU for AI applications
- Up to 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, up to 1TB dual Gen 4 storage options
- 84Whr battery with 100W Type-C charging
- Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader
- FHD IR camera with privacy shutter, Dolby Atmos audio, backlit keyboard
Pricing and availability for the IdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 10 are to be announced.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6: Rollable OLED Innovation
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 features a rollable OLED display that expands from 14 inches to 16.7 inches, with a focus on productivity and creativity. The rollable screen extends upwards and is controlled using a button or gesture. The device boasts:
- Up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 200 series CPU (likely topping out with the Core Ultra 7 265U), with 32 GB of LPDDR5x-8533 RAM and up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen4 storage.
- 400 nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage
- The rollable screen increases display area by almost 50%
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is set to arrive in Q1 2025 with a starting price of $3,499.
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro: Mid-Range Tablet with High-Refresh-Rate
The Idea Tab Pro is a mid-range Android tablet with:
- 12.7-inch IPS LCD (2944 x 1840, 16:10) 144 Hz, 400 nits peak brightness display (Matte available optionally)
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC with 8 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage
- 10,700 mAh battery with 45W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E, 13MP rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, 4 speakers tuned by JBL
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro will be available in April 2025 for a starting price of $350.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Series: Refreshed Gaming Laptops
Lenovo has refreshed the Legion Pro 5 series, offering both AMD and Intel options:
- Legion Pro 5i Gen 10: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, up to GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (140W, 12GB GDDR7), 2.5K 165Hz OLED display, up to 32 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Shipping May 2025, starting at $1,499.
- Legion Pro 5 Gen 10: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX APU, up to GeForce RTX 5070 GPU (115W, 8GB GDDR6), 2.5K 165Hz OLED display, up to 32 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Shipping June 2025.
Both models ship with an 80 Wh battery, and will have an optional 24 zone RGB keyboard.
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus: A Flagship Android Tablet
The Yoga Tab Plus is a high-end Android tablet featuring:
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage
- 12.7-inch IPS display with 2944x1840 pixels (3K), 144 Hz refresh rate, 900 nits peak brightness (HBM)
- 10,200 mAh battery with 45W USB-C charging
- Wi-Fi 7, 2x 13MP cameras, six speakers tuned by Harman Kardon
The Yoga Tab Plus is available this month in the US and Europe for $699.99 and €699 respectively.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition: Portable 14-inch Model
The Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition now comes in a smaller 14-inch model, featuring:
- Intel Lunar Lake processors (starting with Core Ultra 7 256V and 16 GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM)
- 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,100 nits peak brightness
- Up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, 70 Wh battery
- 1.5mm travel keyboard, four speakers, 5MP webcam, Thunderbolt 4
The 14-inch Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition starts at $1,099 in the US (available this month) and €1,049 in Europe (available next month).
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition: Lunar Lake and VRR OLED
The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition offers:
- Intel Lunar Lake processors up to Core Ultra 7 258V
- 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with VRR, 120Hz, and 1,100 nits brightness
- Up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, 75 Wh battery
- 1.5mm key travel, quad 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos
The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition will be available next month in the US for $1,599 and at the end of February in Europe for €1,899.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10: High-Performance Gaming
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is a high-performance gaming laptop with:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W TGP)
- 16-inch WQXGA OLED display with 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time
- Up to 64GB DDR5 memory and 2TB Gen 5 SSD storage
- Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, multiple USB ports, 2.5GbE RJ45 port, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
The Legion Pro 7i is scheduled to be available in March 2025, starting at $2,399.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i: Camera-Under-Display Innovation
The Yoga Slim 9i features the world's first camera-under-display technology, boasting:
- Near-borderless 14-inch 4K OLED display (16:10, 120Hz) with 98% screen-to-body ratio
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage
- 75Wh battery, up to 17 hours of usage
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, 32MP webcam with IR support and 3D noise reduction
- Dolby Atmos quad speakers
The Yoga Slim 9i will be available in a Tidal Teal finish, with specific pricing and release dates to be announced.
Source(s): Lenovo Official Website
