When selecting a business laptop, particularly those equipped with vPRO and PRO processors, Lenovo’s ThinkPad range stands out as a premier choice for professionals. The following comprehensive guide examines several custom-build options from Lenovo’s business lineup. It’s worth noting that the prices mentioned do not include operating systems, which must be added separately during the configuration process. Additionally, these models allow for extensive customisation to meet specific business requirements, from processing power to security features.
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 represents Lenovo’s most advanced mobile workstation, offering exceptional performance in a relatively portable package. Starting at ₹1,85,906 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H vPro model, with options up to the powerhouse Intel Core Ultra 9 185H vPro at ₹2,76,210, this 16-inch workstation delivers scalable performance based on your requirements.
This premium device features impressive graphics options, including NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada, RTX 2000 Ada, RTX 1000 Ada, GeForce RTX 4070, or GeForce RTX 4060 discrete graphics cards. Memory configurations extend up to 64GB of fast LPDDR5x 7467MT/s RAM, whilst storage options include up to 8TB via dual 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Performance SSD drives with RAID 0/1 support.
The P1 Gen 7 features a substantial 90 Whr battery with Rapid Charge capability, allowing it to reach 80% capacity in just 60 minutes. Display options include a stunning 16-inch WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and DisplayHDR400 certification, or high-performance IPS panels with up to 165Hz refresh rates.
Despite its powerful components, the P1 Gen 7 maintains a relatively slim profile at just 17.05mm thick and weighs from 1.82kg. Security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, fingerprint reader, facial recognition, and an ultrasonic human presence detection system.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura is priced at ₹2,21,428 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro processor, this 14-inch premium AI PC is specifically designed for business professionals who require both performance and portability.
Graphics are handled by Intel Arc Xe2 GPU with over 60 TOPS of performance, whilst the system comes with 32GB of soldered LPDDR5x 8533MT/s dual-channel memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen5 SSD storage. The 57Whr customer-replaceable battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes.
The display options are particularly impressive, featuring either a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED panel with 500 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 120 Hz refresh rate, or a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreen with 500 nits brightness and 100% RGB colour coverage.
Connectivity is comprehensive with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone/mic combo jack. The X1 Carbon also includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G connectivity.
The ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 offers workstation-level performance in a more affordable package than the flagship P1 series. Priced at ₹1,71,991 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro processor, this 16-inch (40.64cm) mobile workstation provides excellent performance for professionals who need reliable computing power on the go.
Graphics options include several NVIDIA RTX Ada series cards, from the RTX 500 Ada up to the powerful RTX 3000 Ada. Memory configurations extend to 96GB of DDR5 (5600MHz) RAM, whilst storage options include up to 4TB via dual 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs with RAID 0/1 support.
The P16v Gen 2 features a 90 Whr battery with Rapid Charge capability, allowing it to reach 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with either a 135W (Intel Arc Graphics) or 170W (NVIDIA RTX) adapter. Display options range from a standard WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel to a premium WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS display with 800 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and DisplayHDR 400 certification.
In terms of connectivity, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and an SD Express 7.0 card reader. The P16v Gen 2 also includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G/5G connectivity in select regions.
At 23.74mm thick and weighing from 2.22kg, the P16v Gen 2 balances performance with reasonable portability for a 16-inch workstation. Security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, fingerprint reader, optional facial recognition, and self-healing BIOS.
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel processors represents the latest iteration of Lenovo’s popular business laptop line. Available with either the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V vPro processor at ₹1,48,372 or the more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro processor at ₹1,73,642, this 14-inch device offers a perfect balance of performance, portability, and durability.
The T14s features Intel Arc Xe2 GPU with over 60 TOPS of AI performance, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5x 8533 MT/s soldered dual-channel memory, and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The 57 Whr battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
Display options include a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel with either 400 nits brightness and 45% NTSC colour gamut with touchscreen capability, or a low-power 500 nits panel with 100% sRGB colour coverage.
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, a smartcard reader, and a headphone/mic combo jack. The T14s also includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G connectivity.
The laptop is 16.9mm thick and weighs 1.28kg while being certified with MIL-STD-810H certification. Security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, fingerprint reader, optional facial recognition, and self-healing BIOS.
The AMD variant of the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers an alternative to the Intel model, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 processor at ₹1,39,786. Graphics are handled by integrated AMD Radeon graphics, whilst the system supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) soldered dual-channel memory and up to 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The 58 Whr battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
In the display department, you have two options. You can go with a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel with either 400 nits brightness and 45% NTSC colour gamut with touchscreen capability, or a low-power 400 nits panel with 100% sRGB colour coverage.
On the connectivity part, you are given two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone/mic combo jack. The T14s also includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G connectivity.
At 16.9mm thick and weighing from 1.30kg, the T14s Gen 6 with AMD is slightly heavier than its Intel counterpart and comes with ThinkPad durability with MIL-STD-810H certification. Security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, fingerprint reader, optional facial recognition, and self-healing BIOS.
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 offers workstation capabilities in a sleek, portable 14-inch form factor. Available with either the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS processor at ₹82,903 or the more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS processor at ₹87,548, this mobile workstation provides excellent performance for professional applications while maintaining good energy efficiency.
Graphics are handled by AMD Radeon 780M graphics based on AMD RDNA 3 Architecture with AMD PRO Graphics Driver. Memory configurations extend up to 96GB DDR5 via two DIMM slots (5600 MHz), whilst storage options include up to 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD.
The P14s Gen 5 offers battery options of either 52.5Whr or 39.3Whr with Rapid Charge capability, allowing it to reach 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter. Display options range from a standard WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel to a premium 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display with 400 nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
Apparently, the connectivity options are also impressive and include with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and a headphone/mic combo jack along with support of Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G/5G connectivity.
The Intel-powered variant of the ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 can be bought with an Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro processor at ₹84,384 or the more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor at ₹1,03,489. You get to choose from two GPU options: Intel Arc Graphics (with H Series processors) or Intel UHD Graphics (with U Series processors). Also, the memory configurations extend up to 64GB DDR5 (5600MHz) dual SODIMM, whilst storage options include up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD.
On the battery department, you again get two options to choose from between a 57Whr or 46.5Whr unit with Rapid Charge capability, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W adapter. Display options include 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panels with either 400 nits brightness and 45% NTSC colour gamut with touchscreen capability, or a low-power 400 nits panel with 100% sRGB colour coverage.
You also get Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 20Gbps port, three USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and a headphone/mic combo jack, which covers you for all the essential connectivity ports. The L14 also includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G connectivity.
At 18.66mm thick and weighing from 1.40kg, the L14 Gen 5 with Intel offers the same form factor as its AMD counterpart. Security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, optional fingerprint reader, optional facial recognition, and self-healing BIOS.
The ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 with AMD processors offers business-class features at a more accessible price point. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7335U processor at just ₹58,935, this 14-inch laptop can be considered a good choice if you are a small business and have budget constraints.
Unlike many premium options, here you only have a single GPU option, which is integrated AMD Radeon graphics. On the other hand, the system supports up to 64GB DDR5 (5600MHz) dual SODIMM memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. Battery options include either a 57 Whr or 46.5 Whr unit with Rapid Charge capability, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
You have multiple display options to choose from. You can either go with 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel that has 400 nits brightness and 45% NTSC colour gamut with touchscreen capability, or a low-power 400 nits panel with 100% sRGB colour coverage.
Connectivity options here are quite limited compared to what we saw earlier with expensive models. With this machine, you get one USB4 40Gbps port, one USB-C 10Gbps port, three USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and a headphone/mic combo jack along with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G connectivity.
The ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 is a compact 13-inch machine and available with either the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro processor at ₹80,852 or the more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor at ₹1,13,189.
You are left with single GPU option and that is too is Intel integrated graphics, whilst the system comes with up to 32GB LPDDR5 (4800 MHz) memory and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The 46 Whr battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
Display options include 13.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panels ranging from a standard 300 nits panel with 45% NTSC colour gamut to a premium 400 nits low-power panel with 100% sRGB colour coverage and TÜV Rheinland Certified Low Blue Light certification. For connectivity, you get one Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 20 Gbps port, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone/mic combo jack. The L13 also includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G connectivity.
The machine is only 17.23mm thick and weighs around 1.26kg, only making it one of the most lightweight machines available in this list. Last but not the least, security features include a discrete Trusted Platform Module, fingerprint reader, optional facial recognition, and self-healing BIOS.
The ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 adds versatility to the compact L13 platform with its convertible design. Available with either the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro processor at ₹1,01,786 or the more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor at ₹1,30,832, this 13-inch device can function as both a traditional laptop and a tablet.
You are given Intel Integrated Graphics as the default and only GPU. In the memory department, you can go up to 32GB LPDDR5 (4800MHz) memory and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The 46 Whr battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% capacity in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
For the display, you can choose 13.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreens with either 300 nits brightness and 100% sRGB colour coverage, or a premium 400 nits panel with sRGB colour coverage and Eyesafe certification for low blue light.
Compared to other machines, you are given a limited number of connectivity options, including a Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB-C 10Gbps port, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a headphone/mic combo jack. The L13 2-in-1 also includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G connectivity. Like any other 2-in-1, L13 is quite slim and 17.06mm thick and weighs only 1.32kg. It also includes a Lenovo Integrated Pen for note-taking and drawing.
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 combines the compact form factor of the L13 with the versatility of a convertible design. It is available with either the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U processor at ₹81,833 or the more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U processor at ₹96,082.
At this price, you get integrated AMD Radeon graphics, whilst the system supports up to 32GB 3200MHz soldered dual-channel memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. The 46Whr battery supports Rapid Charge technology, reaching 80% runtime in just 60 minutes with a 65W or higher adapter.
Display options include 13.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreens with either 300 nits brightness and 100% sRGB colour coverage, or a premium 400 nits panel with 100% sRGB coverage and TÜV certified low blue light.
You also get one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for power input, HDMI 2.0b, and a headphone/mic combo jack for connectivity. The L13 Yoga Gen 4 also includes Wi-Fi 6E Release 2, Bluetooth 5.1, and optional 4G connectivity.
Choosing the right Lenovo business laptop depends on balancing performance needs and budget. For top-tier performance in tasks like 3D rendering, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 offers powerful Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. If portability is key, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition combines a lightweight design with robust features. For a balance between performance and cost, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 provides versatile processor options suitable for daily business tasks. Those seeking flexibility might consider the ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5, which offers convertible functionality. Budget-conscious professionals can look at the ThinkPad L14 Gen 5, delivering essential business features at a more accessible price point.
