**Exclusive: Lenovo ThinkPad 2026 Lineup Preview – Powerful Devices and Innovative Concepts at CES**
Windows Latest has received exclusive information about Lenovo’s upcoming ThinkPad devices for 2026. As one of our favorite laptop brands, Lenovo continues to impress with powerful and unique models set to debut at CES 2026. Highlights include the production-ready Auto Twist Concept from 2024, now launching as the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, alongside refreshed models featuring the latest Intel Panther Lake CPUs.
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### ThinkPad ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist — Innovation Meets Practicality
Initially revealed as a concept, Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist will transform from a concept to a consumer product available from June 2026, with a starting price of approximately $1,499 USD.
This 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen laptop boasts a motorized dual-rotation hinge that is quieter, smoother, and more durable than before. This hinge enables fast rotation of the display between notebook, tablet, and sharing modes, automatically adjusting for posture or presentation angle using a new electromotor.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and featuring Copilot+ PC capabilities, the device also includes front-facing speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, a 75Wh battery, and options for a 10MP web camera — a much-needed upgrade for modern users.
**Key Specifications:**
– Display: 14” 2.8K OLED, 120Hz, 500 nits, Touch
– Processor: Intel Core Ultra Series 3
– Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5x 9600MT/s
– Graphics: Intel Integrated graphics
– Camera: Up to 10MP MIPI camera, IR
– Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD
– Battery: 75Wh
– Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
– Audio: Front-facing Dolby Atmos speakers, 4 mics
– Weight: Starting at 1.4kg (3.09 lbs)
– Security: Fingerprint reader on power button, dTPM 2.0, webcam privacy shutter
– Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth
– Color: Luna Grey
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### ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition & ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition — Flagship Excellence
Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Editions feature innovative new designs that place components on both sides of the motherboard for improved cooling, sustained performance, ease of repair, and a larger haptic touchpad.
Both models are powered by Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors, including integrated AI with up to 50 TOPS NPU. They boast enhanced heat dissipation (20% better) and can sustain 30W loads for long durations.
The 10MP wide field-of-view (110 degrees) cameras come with advanced distortion correction. The 2-in-1 model also includes a magnetically docked pen for easy storage and charging.
**Key Specifications (Highlights):**
– Display Options: WUXGA IPS 500 nits, 2.8K OLED 500 nits, Touch and EyeSafe features
– Processor: Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 with up to 50 TOPS NPU
– Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5x 9600MT/s
– Graphics: Intel ARC 12Xe, or Intel Integrated
– Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 5
– Camera: Up to 10MP wide FOV with Immervision tech
– Battery: 58Wh
– Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
– Audio: 2x speakers with tweeter, 2x microphones with Elevoc noise cancellation
– Weight: X1 Carbon starts at 996g; X1 2-in-1 starts at 1.182kg
– Security: Power/Fingerprint on keyboard, ThinkShield suite, IR camera, webcam privacy shutter, dTPM, Secured-Core PC
– Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, NFC, 5G, 4G CAT6, Bluetooth 5.4
– Responsible Design: Extensive use of recycled, bio-based, and sustainable materials throughout the chassis, keyboard, battery, packaging, and more
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### ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition — A Powerhouse for Professionals
The ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition is designed for prosumers, small to medium businesses, and creators, offering premium features with impressive performance. Announced for CES 2026, this 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED laptop supports up to Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processors with a 45W TDP. A robust 88Wh battery ensures long usage.
Notable features include the largest haptic touchpad in a ThinkPad (135 x 85 mm), a 10MP wide FOV webcam, and a six-speaker audio system.
**Key Specifications:**
– Display: 15.3” 16:10 2.8K OLED, 1000 nits peak HDR brightness, 120Hz VRR
– Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3
– Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5x 9600MT/s
– Graphics: Up to Intel Arc 12Xe
– Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
– Battery: 88Wh
– Ports: 3x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, audio combo jack
– Audio: 6x speakers (balance drivers + tweeters), 2x microphones with Elevoc noise cancellation
– Weight: Starting at 1.5kg (3.08 lbs)
– Security: dTPM, ThinkShield, fingerprint reader on power button, webcam shutter
– Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
– Operating Systems: Windows 11 Pro/Home, Ubuntu
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### Lenovo PC Accessories for the Aura Edition
Lenovo is also expanding its accessory lineup:
– **ThinkPad Dual-Mode Wireless ANC Foldable Headset 8550**:
Certified for Microsoft Teams with Bose sound tuning, adaptive hybrid ANC, AI-powered noise cancellation, and up to 58 hours battery life. Available March 2026, starting at $269.99.
– **ThinkPad Bluetooth Presenter Mouse**:
Functions as a regular mouse and switches to presentation mode with an AI shortcut for on-device AI access.
– **ThinkPad 16-inch Mag Backpack**:
Designed with a zipper-free magnetic closure system, ideal for carrying ThinkPad laptops securely.
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### ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition — Unique Aspect Ratio for Creative Professionals
The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition features an uncommon 16:18 aspect ratio, ideal for creators, programmers, and data professionals who benefit from vertical screen real estate—perfect for viewing two A4-sized pages side-by-side.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors, it sports a 27.6-inch QHD IPS display with 300 cd/m² brightness and 98% DCI-P3 coverage. An optional Smart AI camera supports Lenovo DeskView software that converts physical documents into digital files.
This All-in-One PC can simultaneously function as a monitor and PC when connected to an external device by splitting the screen to show content from both sources.
**Key Specifications:**
– Display: 27.6” 16:18 QHD IPS (2560 x 2880), 60Hz, 300 cd/m²
– Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3
– Memory: Up to 64GB LPDDR5x 9600MT/s
– Graphics: Up to Intel ARC 12Xe
– Camera: Optional Smart AI camera up to 16MP, 4K video recording, physical shutter
– Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD
– Audio: 4x Harman Kardon certified speakers, 4 microphones with intelligent noise cancelling
– Ports: Thunderbolt, USB-C/A, HDMI 2.1, audio combo
– Weight: Starting at 7.37 kg (16.25 lbs)
– Security: ThinkShield, Mini Kensington Security Slot, Chassis Intrusion Switch
– Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
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### ThinkCentre X Tower — Built for AI & Data-Intensive Workloads
The ThinkCentre X Tower is a high-performance desktop targeting AI and data-heavy workloads. It supports Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32GB or dual RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, and up to 256GB DDR5 6400 memory.
Lenovo’s AI Fusion Solution enables local post-training and fine-tuning of AI models with up to 70 billion parameters. Cooling is managed by a biomimetic fan in a 34-liter chassis.
Pricing will start around $1,500, and availability begins March 2026.
Additionally, Lenovo will offer a Sensor Hub assistant accessory for $99 starting June 2026. This multimodal sensing system uses cameras, radar, microphones, and other inputs to detect user presence and optimize system performance, privacy, and efficiency in real time.
**Key Specifications:**
– Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 9
– Memory: Up to 4 x 64GB DDR5 6400 UDIMM
– Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32G or Dual RTX 5060 Ti
– Storage: Up to 3x 2TB M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD
– AI Fusion Card: 1TB
– Ports: USB-C, USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, Card Reader, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, optional PS/2 and COM ports
– Dimensions: 425 x 225 x 495 mm
– Weight: Starting at 21kg (46.3 lbs)
– Security: dTPM 2.0, ThinkShield, Kensington Security Slot, optional chassis intrusion switch, E-lock, smart cable lock
– Connectivity: Up to Wi-Fi 7
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### ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept — Glimpse Into the Future
Among the lineup, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept stands out as a bold innovation demonstrating future form factors beyond the traditional clamshell design.
Unlike the horizontally expanding Legion Pro Rollable, this ThinkPad concept expands vertically—from a compact 13.3-inch display to a taller 16-inch screen—providing significantly more vertical space for multitasking, document viewing, code editing, or video timelines.
A unique feature is the transparent Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back cover. When the screen is rolled inward, part of the OLED panel remains visible through the lid, serving as a “world-facing display.” This secondary display is designed to show contextual information such as notifications or AI-driven summaries without opening the laptop. It is not a separate display but part of the flexible OLED panel, enabling multimodal interaction with the lid closed.
Currently, Lenovo has no commercial plans to release the Rollable XD but, historically, concepts like this often inform features found in future products.
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### Conclusion
Lenovo’s ThinkPad 2026 product roadmap clearly combines refinement, sustainability, and innovation. From the practical ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist to the powerful flagship X1 and X9 models, and the creative ThinkCentre All-in-One and tower desktops, the lineup caters to a variety of users—business professionals, creators, and prosumers alike.
While most products are launching at CES 2026 with availability starting from March to June 2026, the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept offers an exciting peek into potential future computing experiences.
Stay tuned for more updates as CES 2026 approaches.
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*This article contains exclusive information provided to Windows Latest.*
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