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ThinkPad T series

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ThinkPad T series
Company typeProduct line
IndustryComputer hardware
PredecessorThinkPad 600 and 700 lines
FoundedMay 2000; 26 years ago (2000-05)
FounderIBM
ProductsNotebook computers
OwnerLenovo (since 2005)

The ThinkPad T series represents a collection of notebook computers produced by Lenovo under the ThinkPad brand. As Lenovo's premier ThinkPad lineup, the T series is engineered to provide robust performance tailored specifically for business professionals and corporate environments. Initially launched in 2000, these laptops were manufactured by IBM until 2005.

Development of IBM-era models

The T series made its debut in May 2000 through IBM, replacing the premium ThinkPad 600 and 700 lines. It was designed for users requiring seamless operation across diverse networks and settings, introducing the IBM Embedded Security Subsystem.

Striking a balance between portability and power, the T series incorporated a 14.1-inch display housed within a lightweight chassis constructed from titanium composite materials. Customers could select optional features such as DVD drives, CD-RW drives, or numeric keypads to meet specific business requirements.

The ThinkPad T20 followed the 600X and 770Z models. At launch, it was the lightest laptop featuring a 14.1-inch screen, weighing approximately , while still accommodating an internal 8x DVD-ROM drive.

In October 2000, the ThinkPad T21 advanced with an Intel Mobile Pentium III processor clocked at 800 MHz, a higher-resolution 14.1-inch TFT panel (1400×1050), and storage capacity expanding up to 32 GB.

Further enhancements led to the T22 and T23 variants, equipped with Pentium III-M CPUs reaching speeds of up to 1.13 GHz, 128 MiB of RAM, and hard drives up to 30 GB.

The ThinkPad T30, introduced in May 2002, featured Intel Mobile Pentium 4-M processors running up to 2.4 GHz alongside the Intel 845 MP Mobile Chipset. It came with ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics including 16 MiB of VRAM, a high-definition 14.1-inch display (1400×1050), support for up to 1 GB PC2100 RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive—offering strong capabilities for professional workloads.

March 2003 saw the arrival of the ThinkPad T40p, which inaugurated the performance-oriented subcategory within the T series. This model featured Pentium M processors ranging from 1.3 to 1.6 GHz, ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics with 64 MiB VRAM, a 14.1-inch display at 1400×1050 resolution, maximum memory support of 2 GB PC2100 RAM, and a speedy 60 GB IDE hard disk. This design was further refined through subsequent models including the T41, T41p, T42, and T42p, sharing many interchangeable components except for variations in cooling fans, keyboard sizes (14.1" versus 15"), display options—including widescreen IPS panels—and screen inverter types.

The final IBM-manufactured T-series laptops were the ThinkPad T43 and T43p, released in April 2005. These models upgraded to DDR2 memory with faster bus speeds of 533 MT/s and incorporated Pentium M "Dothan" processors supporting XD bit functionality—enabling compatibility with Windows 8.

In December 2004, Lenovo announced its acquisition of IBM’s PC division, including the ThinkPad brand, significantly broadening its global presence. At that time, roughly 40% of this division's operations were based in China, collaborating with competitors such as Great Wall Technology through manufacturing partnerships.

Under Lenovo’s ownership but still bearing IBM branding, the first ThinkPads designed post-acquisition were the ThinkPad T60 and T60p, launched in February 2006. By May 2007, Lenovo fully replaced IBM logos with the ThinkPad emblem upon releasing the T61 and T61p. The T61 also marked a shift toward widescreen displays becoming standard while retaining traditional aspect ratio options during this transitional period in laptop design.


IBM ThinkPad T series (2000–2008)
Case
type
Screen Type T2* T3* T4* T6*
4:3 screens
14.1" 13.3" Mainstream T20 T21 T22 T23 merged with 14" line
14.1" Ultrabook T61u
Mainstream T20 T21 T22 T23 T30 T40 T41 T42 T43 T60 T61
Performance T40p T41p T42p T43p T60p T61p
15" Mainstream T42 T43 T60 4:3
options
removed
Performance T42p T43p T60p
16:10 screens
14.1" Mainstream T60 T61
Performance T60p T61p
colspan="2" rowspan="2"|15.4" Mainstream T60 T61
Performance T60p T61p


History of Lenovo-branded models

In July 2008, Lenovo altered the naming scheme for the T series following the release of the ThinkPad T400, T400s, and T500. The Txxp models known for high performance, such as the T61p, were phased out in favor of the W series, which were developed as mobile workstations tailored for professionals requiring top-tier power. Despite this shift, the T series continued to serve as Lenovo's premier lineup aimed at corporate and enterprise customers, recognized for its robust Linux support. The T-p variant made a brief comeback with models like the T440p, T460p, T470p, and T540p before being replaced by the P series.

Lenovo ThinkPad T series (2008–2025)
Screen Type T*0*
(2008)
T*1*
(2010)
T*2*
(2011)
T*3*
(2012)
T*4*
(2013)
T*5*
(2015)
T*6*
(2016)
T*7*
(2017)
T*8*
(2018)
T*9*
(2019)
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel AMD Intel AMD Intel AMD Intel AMD Qualcomm Intel AMD Qualcomm
14.1" Ultrabook T430u superseded by T431s and X1 Carbon
Low-cost slim T400si T410si T420si T430si
Low-cost T400i T410i T420i T430i
Slim T400s T410s T420s T430s T431s T440s T450s T460s T470s T480s T490s T495s T14s
Gen1
T14s
Gen2
T14s
Gen3
T14s
Gen4
T14s
Gen5
T14s
Gen6
T14s
Gen6
TBD TBD
Mainstream T400 T410 T420 T430 T440 T450 T460 T470 A475 T480 A485 T490 T495 T14
Gen1
T14
Gen2
T14
Gen3
T14
Gen4
T14
Gen5
T14
Gen6
T14
Gen6
Performance T440p T460p T470p
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The Lenovo ThinkPad 25th anniversary edition was unveiled in October 2017, based on the T470 platform but incorporating the traditional 7-row keyboard layout, catering to business users with a preference for classic design. In 2018, Lenovo rolled out the A485, which utilized the chassis of the T480 but featured AMD Ryzen PRO 2000 series processors and USB-C connectivity; however, it did not support Thunderbolt 3. The earlier model A475 from 2017 similarly included AMD Carrizo or Bristol Ridge CPUs. By 2019, AMD processors were officially introduced into the T series lineup, identified by a ‘5’ suffix in model numbers such as T495.

Starting in 2020, Lenovo adopted a revised naming convention that incorporates the letter "T," screen size in inches, generation number, and CPU vendor in parentheses (for example, T14s Gen 2 (14" Intel), T16 Gen 1 (16" AMD)), harmonizing this approach with the naming style of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.

T400s

The ThinkPad T400s presents a more compact alternative to the T400, equipped with a soldered 25 W CPU, compatibility with smaller battery options, and lacking a discrete graphics card choice.

T500

Model US Launch Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (minimum) Processor Chipset Maximum Memory (max) Graphics Adapter Storage Options Connectivity Audio System Display Battery Type Additional Features Operating System
14"
T400 July 2008 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|Up to Intel Core 2 Duo T9600
(2 cores, 2 threads, 2.8 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache)
Mobile Intel GM45 Express 8 GiB DDR3 1066 MHz (two slots) Intel GMA 4500MHD
Optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 (256 MiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet
Intel WiFi Link 5100 Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card
High Definition Audio & Conexant CX20561 with stereo speakers and digital microphone Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|M(9)
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One white ThinkLight Windows XP Professional preinstalled via downgrade rights from Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
T400s June 2009 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight Template:Safe Intel GS45 8 GiB DDR3 1066 MHz (two slots) Intel GMA 4500MHD Template:Okay Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet
Intel WiFi Link 5100 Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 2.1 Module
Optional Verizon or AT&T WWAN Mini PCIe Card
Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|M(6)
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One white ThinkLight
15"
T500 July 2008 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Up to Intel Core 2 Duo T9800
(2 cores, 2 threads, 2.93 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache)
Intel GM45 8 GiB DDR3 1066 MHz (two slots) Intel GMA 4500MHD
Optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 (256 MB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card
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One white ThinkLight


T410

Lenovo altered the conventional six-key cluster (Insert/Delete/Home/End/PgUp/PgDn) located at the keyboard’s upper right corner by relocating the Insert key above F12 and expanding the Delete key to double height.

In 2014, Lenovo issued a recall for certain ThinkPad series batteries produced between October 2010 and April 2011 due to fire risk concerns, which included batteries used in the T410 model.

T410s

Differing from the T410 and T510 models that utilized Serial UltraBay Enhanced, the T410s continued to employ the Serial UltraBay Slim to preserve its slim and lightweight profile.

T510

Model US Release Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (minimum) Processor Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Storage Connectivity Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T410 January 2010 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|1st Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-620M
(2 cores, 4 threads, 2.66/3.33 GHz Turbo)
Intel QM57 8 GiB DDR3 1066 MHz (2 slots) Intel GMA HD
Optional Nvidia Quadro NVS 3100M (512 MB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Intel 82577LC
or Intel 82577LM (vPro)
Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 2.1 Module
Optional Gobi AT&T WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"| Template:Warning icon
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One white ThinkLight
T410s Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |1st Generation Intel Core
Up to i5-560M
(2 cores, 4 threads, 2.66/3.2 GHz Turbo)
Intel QS57 8 GiB DDR3 1066 MHz (2 slots) Intel GMA HD
Optional Nvidia NVS 3100M (512 MB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Intel 82577LC
or Intel 82577LM (vPro)
Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad 11 WiFi
(Intel Centrino Wireless variants) Half Mini PCIe Card
required Bluetooth and WWAN options
Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)

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15"
T510 January 2010 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |1st Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-640M
(2 cores, 4 threads, 2.8 GHz with 4 MB L3 cache)
Intel QM57 Template:Partial Intel HD Graphics
Optional Nvidia NVS 3100M (512 MB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 2.1 Module
Optional WWAN Mini PCIe Card (exclusive)
Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Warning icon
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One white ThinkLight
Nvidia graphics cards switch enabled via Nvidia Optimus Technology.


T520

Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM Graphics Adapter Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Power Source Additional Features Operating System
14"
T420 February 2011 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|Intel 2nd Generation Core
Up to i7-2670QM
(4 cores, 8 threads, 2.2/3.3 GHz Turbo)
Intel QM67 Template:Partial Integrated Intel HD 3000
Optional Nvidia NVS 4200M (1 GiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay
  • Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
  • Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
    or Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
    or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
  • Half Mini PCIe Slot
  • Bluetooth 3.0 Module
    Optional Gobi WWAN mSATA Card
Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"| Template:Warning icon
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Single white ThinkLight Windows 7 Professional
T420s Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|Intel 2nd Gen Core
Up to i7-2640M
(Dual-core, 4 threads, 2.8/3.5 GHz Turbo)
Template:Partial Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics
Optional Nvidia NVS 4200M (1 GiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay

Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad Wireless-11
(Optional) Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 or Advanced-N 6205 Half Mini PCIe Slot
Bluetooth 3.0 Module
(Optional) Gobi WWAN mSATA Card

Template:Okay

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Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM Graphics Adapter Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Power Source Additional Features Operating System
15"
T520

February 2011

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Intel Core 2nd Gen
Up to i7-2860QM
(4 cores, 8 threads, 2.5 GHz, 8 MB L3 Cache)

Intel QM67

Template:Partial

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel HD Graphics 3000 Integrated
Optional Nvidia NVS 4200M (1 GiB GDDR3)

Template:Okay

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Slot
Optional Bluetooth 3.0 Module
Optional WWAN mSATA Card

Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Warning icon
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Single white ThinkLight

Windows 7 Professional

Nvidia graphics cards switch automatically using Nvidia Optimus Technology.


2012

The original five/six-key cluster (Ins/Del/Home/End/PgUp/PgDn, with the Insert key moved in 2010 versions) was phased out.

T530

Model Launch (US) Size (mm / in) Weight (minimum) Processor Chipset Maximum Memory (max) Graphics Adapter Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T430 June 2012 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|3rd Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-3840QM
(4 cores, 8 threads, 2.8/3.8GHz Turbo)
Intel QM77 Template:Okay Intel HD 4000
Optional Nvidia NVS 5400M (1 GiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
BT 4.0 Module
Optional WWAN mSATA Card
Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"| Template:Warning icon
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One whiteThinkLight
T430s Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|3rd Gen Intel Core
Up to i7-3520M
(2 cores, 4 threads, 2.9/3.6GHz Turbo)
Template:Okay Intel HD 4000
Optional Nvidia NVS 5200M (1 GiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Template:Okay style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)

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14"
T430u September 2012 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight Template:Safe Intel QS77 Template:Okay Intel HD 4000
Optional Nvidia GeForce GT 620M (1 GiB DDR3)
Template:Partial Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Optional Bluetooth Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional WWAN mSATA Card
Template:Partial Template:Okay
15"
T530 June 2012 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |3rd Gen Intel Core
Up to i7-3940XM
(4 cores, 8 threads, 3.0 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache)
Intel QM77 Template:Okay Intel HD 4000
Optional Nvidia NVS 5400M (1 GiB GDDR3)
Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Half Mini PCIe Card
Optional Bluetooth 4.0 Module
Optional WWAN mSATA Card
Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |>M(9)

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>One whiteThinkLight
>Nvidia GPU options switch via Nvidia Optimus Technology.


2013

This year marked the debut of touchpads without physical buttons and the introduction of latch-free chassis across all models. The ThinkLight was discontinued and replaced by keyboards featuring backlighting.

T440

The ThinkPad T440 showcases a slimmer profile and is equipped with soldered 15 W fourth-generation Intel Core processors, which operate at lower speeds compared to the previous 35 W third-generation CPUs. It offers 4 GB of soldered RAM alongside a single SO-DIMM slot, and an M.2 2280 slot takes the place of the former mSATA slot. PowerBridge technology integrates a 3-cell internal battery with an external 3- or 6-cell battery, supplanting the UltraBay and slice battery options.

T440s

Derived from the ThinkPad X240, the T440s provides a 14-inch screen and includes 4 GB of soldered DDR3L memory plus one SO-DIMM slot, differing from the X240’s memory arrangement.

T440p

Maintains the design style of the T430 and reintroduces the Serial UltraBay Slim feature.

T540p

Also continues with the T430 design language, reinstating the Serial UltraBay Slim and adding a numeric keypad.

Model US Release Dimensions (mm / in) Minimum Weight CPU Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Storage Networking Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T431s March 2013 331 by 226 by 20.65 millimetres (13.03 in × 8.90 in × 0.81 in) Template:LaptopWeight 3rd Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-3687U (2C4T 2.1/3.3 GHz Turbo)
12 GiB DDR3L 1600 MHz (4 GiB soldered + 1 slot) Intel HD Graphics 4000 One 2.5" Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth M.2 Card
Optional WWAN mSATA Card
Template:Okay TN Template:Okay Windows 8.1 Pro
T440,
T440 Touch
September 2013 331 by 232.5 by 21 millimetres (13.03 in × 9.15 in × 0.83 in) Template:LaptopWeight 4th Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-4600U (2C4T 2.1/3.3 GHz Turbo)
8/12 GiB DDR3L 1600 MHz (0/4 GiB soldered + 1 slot) Intel HD 4400
Optional Nvidia GeForce GT 720M (1 GiB GDDR3)
One 2.5" Drive + One M.2 SATA Drive (conflicting) Template:Okay TN
Template:Okay TN
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T440s,
T440s Touch
331 by 226 by 20.65 millimetres (13.03 in × 8.90 in × 0.81 in) Template:LaptopWeight 4th Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-4600U (2C4T 2.1/3.3 GHz Turbo)
12 GiB DDR3L 1600 MHz (4 GiB soldered + 1 slot) Intel HD 4400
Optional Nvidia GeForce GT 730M (1 GiB DDR3)
One 2.5" Drive + One M.2 SATA Drive (conflicting) Template:Safe TN
Template:Safe IPS
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | M(6)
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T440p November 2013 335 by 229.1 by 27.9–29.95 millimetres (13.19 in × 9.02 in × 1.10 in–1.18 in) Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |4th Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-4910MQ (4C8T 2.9/3.9 GHz Turbo)
Intel QM87 16 GiB DDR3L 1600 MHz (2 slots) Intel HD 4600
Optional Nvidia GeForce GT 730M (1 GiB DDR3)
One 2.5" Drive + One UltraBay Template:Safe TN
Template:Safe TN
Template:Safe IPS
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | M(9)
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15"
T540p November 2013 376.6 by 248.1 by 29.9–33.9 millimetres (14.83 in × 9.77 in × 1.18 in–1.33 in) Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |4th Generation Intel Core
Up to i7-4900MQ (4C8T 2.8 GHz, 8 MB L3)
Intel QM87 16 GiB DDR3L 1600 MHz (2 slots) Intel HD 4600
Optional Nvidia GeForce GT 730M (2 GiB DDR3)
One 2.5" SATA Drive + One Ultrabay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Template:Safe TN
Template:Safe TN
Template:Safe IPS

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Nvidia graphics cards switch using Nvidia Optimus Technology.


T450

This model reverted to using two SO-DIMM slots and brought back the earlier touchpad style featuring physical TrackPoint buttons.

T450s

The earlier touchpad design with physical TrackPoint buttons was reinstated in this variant.

T550

Derived from the T450 platform, the T550 offered entry-level professional GPU options and achieved ISV certifications through the W550s model.

Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU Chipset Memory (max) Graphics Storage Networking Audio Screen Battery Other Operating System
14"
T450 Jan 2015 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight 5th Generation Intel Core
i3-5010U (2C4T 2.1 GHz)
i5-5200U (2C4T 2.2/2.7 GHz Turbo)
i5-5300U (2C4T 2.3/2.9 GHz Turbo)
i7-5600U (2C4T 2.6/3.2 GHz Turbo)
Template:Safe Intel HD 5500
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940M (1 GiB DDR3)
Template:Partial Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 SATA Card
Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|M(6)

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T450s Feb 2015 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight 5th Generation Intel Core
i5-5200U (2C4T 2.2/2.7 GHz Turbo)
i5-5300U (2C4T 2.3/2.9 GHz Turbo)
i7-5600U (2C4T 2.6/3.2 GHz Turbo)
Template:Partial Intel HD 5500
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940M (1 GiB DDR3)
Template:Partial Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | M(6)

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15"
T550 Jan 2015 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight 5th Generation Intel Core
i5-5200U (2C4T 2.2 GHz, 3 MB L3)
i5-5300U (2C4T 2.3 GHz, 3 MB L3)
i7-5600U (2C4T 2.6 GHz, 4 MB L3)

Memory capacity maxes out at 32 GiB DDR3L running at 1600 MHz via two slots. Graphics options include integrated Intel HD 5500 and an optional Nvidia GeForce 940M with 1 GiB DDR3 VRAM, available primarily in Western Europe. Storage supports one traditional 2.5-inch drive alongside an M.2 SATA drive. Networking capabilities consist of Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth on an M.2 card, and an optional WWAN M.2 SATA card. Display choices range from a basic 1366×768 TN panel to a higher resolution of up to 2880×1620 IPS. The battery is rated according to the M(6)m standard.

Nvidia graphics utilize Nvidia Optimus Technology for dynamic switching between GPUs.

T560

Model Launch (US) Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM Graphics Adapter Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T460 February 2016 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe Template:Safe Intel HD Graphics 520
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GiB DDR3)
Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth M.2 Module
Optional WWAN M.2 x1 Module (exclusive)
HD Audio with Realtek ALC3245, stereo speakers, dual array microphone, and combo audio/mic jack Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|M(6)
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T460s Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe Template:Safe Intel HD 520
Optional Nvidia GeForce 930MX (2 GiB DDR3)
Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Anti-glare:
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS Touch
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Okay
T460p Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |6th Generation Intel Core
i5-6300HQ (4C4T 2.3/3.2 GHz Turbo)
i5-6440HQ (4C4T 2.6/3.5 GHz Turbo)
i7-6700HQ (4C8T 2.6/3.5 GHz Turbo)
i7-6820HQ (4C8T 2.7/3.6 GHz Turbo)

Intel QM170

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |64 GiB DDR4 2133 MHz (dual slots)

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel HD 530
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GiB DDR3)

Template:Okay

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth M.2 Module
Optional WWAN M.2 x1 Module

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx IPS, Anti-glare
Template:Resx IPS

Template:Safe

15"
T560

February 2016

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

Template:Safe

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel HD 520
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GiB DDR3)

Template:Okay

Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth M.2 Module
Optional WWAN M.2 x1 Module

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Anti-glare:
Template:Resx TN
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS

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Nvidia graphics cards support switching via Nvidia Optimus Technology.


T570

Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM Graphics Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T470 February 2017 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|Up to 64 GiB DDR4 — 2133 MHz (dual slots) Intel HD Graphics 520 (6th Gen)
Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
Optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GiB GDDR5)
rowspan="2" Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 x1 Card
Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|M(6)
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Two Thunderbolt 3 ports Windows 10 Pro
A475 September 2017 colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|Up to 64 GiB DDR4 at 1866 MHz
(two slots)
AMD Radeon R5 or R7 Graphics Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)

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T470s March 2017 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe Template:Safe
  • Intel HD Graphics 520 for 6th Gen CPUs
  • Intel HD Graphics 620 for 7th Gen CPUs
One M.2 x4 slot for storage Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth M.2 Card
Template:Color gray
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" |Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS Touch
2560×1440 IPS panels available
m*2
T470p May 2017 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" |Intel's 7th Gen HQ series Core processors
i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, i7-7700HQ, i7-7820HQ
Intel QM175 chipset style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" |Maximum of 64 GiB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (two memory slots) Intel HD Graphics 630 with optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GiB GDDR5) Supports one 2.5" or one M.2 x2 drive Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth M.2 Card
Template:Color gray
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" |

Touchscreen IPS at 1920×1080
Anti-glare options:
1920×1080 IPS and 2560×1440 IPS available

M(6)
25th Anniversary Edition October 2017 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor"|

Up to 64 GiB DDR4 at 2400 MHz across two slots

Nvidia GeForce 940MX with 2 GB GDDR5 memory

Single M.2 x2 drive supported

1920×1080 Anti-glare panel with optional IPS Touchscreen

M(6) m

15"
T570

March of 2017

365.8 x252.8 x19.95–20.2 mm

Template:LaptopWeight kg=2.04

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor

style="background:#fdf1a1;"| Integrated Intel HD Graphics with optional Nvidia GeForce 940MX (with 2 GiB GDDR5)

Choice of one 2.5" SATA or one M.2 x2 solid-state drive

Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth M.2 Card, Optional WWAN via M.2 x1 Card

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor"| Display options include:
1366×768 TN, 1920×1080 IPS, 3840×2160 IPS UHD

M(6)

Two Thunderbolt 3 ports available

Windows 10 Pro

Nvidia GPUs utilize Nvidia Optimus Technology for graphics switching.


T580

Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM Graphics Storage Options Connectivity Audio Display Battery Capacity Additional Features Operating System
14"
T480 January 2018 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Up to 64 GiB DDR4 — 2133 MHz (7th Gen) or 2400 MHz (8th Gen)
(2 memory slots)
  • Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
  • Optional Nvidia GeForce MX150 with 2 GiB GDDR5
rowspan="2" Template:Okay Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 x2 Card
HD Audio with Realtek ALC3287 codec, stereo speakers, Dolby Audio Premium, dual-array microphone, and combo audio jack style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx TN
Template:Resx IPS Touchscreen
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS Panel
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)m thickness
  • Windows 10 Home edition
  • Windows 10 Pro edition
A485 July 2018 colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Up to 32 GiB DDR4 at 2400 MHz
(dual slots)
AMD Radeon Vega graphics options: Vega 6, Vega 8 or Vega 10 Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)m thickness

ThinkShutter privacy shutter

T480s January 2018 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe

Template:Safe

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel UHD Graphics 620
"Optional Nvidia GeForce MX150 with 2 GiB GDDR5"

Single M.2 x4 SSD slot only

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS Touch
Template:Resx IPS options available

Template:Smalldiv

15"
T580

January 2018

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Up to 64 GiB DDR4 at 2400 MHz
(two memory slots)

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |

  • Intel HD Graphics 620 (7th Gen)
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620 (8th Gen)
    "Optional Nvidia GeForce MX150 with 2 GiB GDDR5"

Supports either one SATA 2.5" drive at 7mm thickness or one M.2 x2 SSD

Gigabit Ethernet port
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via M.2 card
"Optional WWAN M.2 x1 Card available"

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Anti-glare display:
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS multi-touch
Template:Resx IPS UHD option

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |M(6)m thickness

Two Thunderbolt (interface)#Thunderbolt 3 ports
Charging port is soldered in place

Windows 10 Pro edition

Nvidia graphics cards utilize Nvidia Optimus Technology for dynamic switching.


T590

Model Launch Date (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Adapter Storage Type Connectivity Audio Display Battery Capacity Additional Features Operating System
14"
T490 April 2019 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GiB DDR4 2400 MHz
(8/16 GiB soldered, 1 slot available)
Intel UHD 620
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX250 (2 GiB GDDR5)
rowspan="2" Template:Safe Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6 AX201
+ BT 5.0
(soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx TN
Template:Resx IPS Touch (on-cell)
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS
rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv ThinkShutter
Two TB3 ports
Soldered charging port
T495 May 2019 Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |40/48 GiB DDR4 2400 MHz
(8/16 GiB soldered, one slot)
AMD Radeon Vega 6, 8 or 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi + BT 5.1 M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
Template:Safe ThinkShutter
Two USB-C ports supporting 10 Gbps with DP 1.4
14" Slim Models
T490s

April 2019

rowspan="2" | Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |8/16/32 GiB DDR4 2400 MHz (soldered memory)

style="background:#ffcead;" |Intel UHD 620

rowspan="2" Template:Safe

Mini Gigabit Ethernet port
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 or Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + BT 5.0 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |1920×1080 IPS Touch (on-cell)
1920×1080 IPS
2560×1440 IPS

rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv

ThinkShutter
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports

T495s

May 2019

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

Template:Safe

style="background:#fee0a3;" |AMD Radeon Vega 8 or Vega 10 graphics

Mini Gigabit Ethernet connection
Wi-Fi + BT 5.1 M.2 Card
Optional WWAN M.2 Card

Template:Safe

ThinkShutter
Dual USB-C ports at 10 Gbps with DP 1.4 support

15"
T590

April 2019

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |40/48 GiB DDR4 2400 MHz (8/16 GiB soldered plus one slot)

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX250 (2 GiB GDDR5)

Single M.2 x4 Drive

Gigabit Ethernet port
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi with BT 5.0 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Anti-glare options:
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS multi-touch (on-cell)
3840×2160 IPS display available

Template:Smalldiv

ThinkShutter
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Charging port soldered to motherboard

Nvidia GPU switching enabled by Nvidia Optimus Technology.


T15p Gen 1

This variant featuring Quadro RTX graphics is identified as P15v Gen 1.

T15g Gen 1

The model equipped with Quadro RTX GPUs is referred to as P15 Gen 1.

Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Storage Connectivity Audio Display Battery Capacity Additional Features Operating System
14"
T14 Gen 1 (Intel) 2020 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="3" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
(8/16 GB soldered, single slot)
Intel UHD 620
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX330 (2 GB GDDR5)
Single M.2 x4 Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |1366x768 TN; 1920x1080 IPS Touch/IPS/IPS Low Power; 3840x2160 IPS HDR400 Dolby Vision rowspan="3" Template:Okay 50 Wh ThinkShutter
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
T14 Gen 1 (AMD) colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
(8/16 GB soldered, single slot)
AMD Radeon Vega 6 or Vega 7 Single M.2 x4 Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 + BT 5.2
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
1366x768 TN; 1920x1080 IPS Touch/IPS/IPS Low Power; IPS Touch Privacy Guard ThinkShutter
Two USB-C ports at 10 Gbps with DP 1.4 support
T14 Secure Access / Healthcare Edition Gen 1 (Intel) colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
(8/16 GB soldered, single slot)
Intel UHD 620
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX330 (2 GB GDDR5)
Single M.2 x4 Drive Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
1920x1080 IPS Touch; IPS; IPS Touch Privacy Guard ThinkShutter
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
T14s Gen 1 (Intel) Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |8/16/32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (soldered) Intel UHD 620 Single M.2 x4 Drive Mini Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.1 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |1920x1080 IPS; IPS Touch; IPS PrivacyGuard Touch; IPS Low Power; 3840x2160 IPS rowspan="2" Template:Okay 57 Wh
T14s Gen 1 (AMD) colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |8/16/32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (soldered) AMD Radeon Vega 6 or Vega 7 min Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi6 AX200 + BT5.1
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
1920x1080 IPS; IPS Touch; IPS Low Power; IPS PrivacyGuard Touch (ThinkShutter)
Two USB-C ports at 10 Gbps with DP1.4 support
15"
T15 Gen 1

May, 2020

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |40/48 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (8/16 GB soldered, one slot)

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel UHD Graphics
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX330 (2 GB GDDR5)

Single M.2 x4 Drive

Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS multi-touch (on-cell)
3840×2160 IPS HDR400 Dolby Vision

57 Wh

ThinkShutter
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports

T15p Gen 1

2020

Template:Smalldiv

Template:LaptopWeight

10th Generation Intel Core
i5-10300H to i7-10875H

Intel WM490

Up to 64 GB DDR4 —2933 MHz (dual slots)

Intel UHD Graphics
Optional Nvidia GTX 1050 (3 GB GDDR5)

Two M.2 x4 Drives

Gigabit Ethernet
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Anti-glare:
1920×1080 IPS
1920×1080 IPS multi-touch
3840×2160 IPS HDR400 Dolby Vision

68 Wh

ThinkShutter
One Thunderbolt 3 port (quantity unspecified)


T15p Gen 2

This variant equipped with Nvidia RTX graphics cards is marketed as the P15v Gen 2.

T15g Gen 2

This model featuring Nvidia RTX GPUs is identified as the P15 Gen 2.

Model US Release Dimensions (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Storage Connectivity Audio Display Battery Capacity Additional Features Operating System
14"
T14 Gen 2 (Intel) March 2021 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GB — DDR4 3200 MHz
(8/16 GB soldered, 1 slot)
Intel Iris Xe G7
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX450 (2 GB GDDR6)
rowspan="2" Template:Safe Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + BT 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx IPS Touch
Template:Resx Low Power
Template:Resx IPS PrivacyGuard Touch
Template:Resx IPS HDR400 Dolby Vision
rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv
T14 Gen 2 (AMD) colspan="2" Template:Safe AMD Radeon Vega graphics with either 6 or 7 compute units, fabricated on a 7nm process Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + Bluetooth 5.2
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | Template:Resx IPS Touch (on-cell)
Template:Resx IPS
Template:Resx IPS Low Power
Template:Resx IPS Touch Privacy Guard (on-cell)
Template:Resx IPS
  • ThinkShutter
  • Two USB-C ports supporting 10 Gbps and DisplayPort 1.4
T14s Gen 2 (Intel) June 2021 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |8/16/32 GB LPDDR4x memory at 4266 MHz
(soldered)
T14s Gen 2 (AMD) June 2021 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan=2 Template:Safe AMD Radeon Vega integrated graphics Mini Gigabit Ethernet Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + Bluetooth version 5.2, optional WWAN M.2 card * ThinkShutter * Two USB-C ports with DisplayPort version 1.4 support Multiple display choices including Full HD IPS and UHD HDR400 Dolby Vision options Approximately a 57 Wh battery - 15" |- T15 Gen 2 March 2021 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight colspan=2 Template:Safe style="background:#5;"   Up to48 GB DDR4 RAM Intel Iris Xe G7 graphics with optional Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU Single M.2 x4 drive slot Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + Bluetooth 5.2, optional WWAN M.2 card Variety of display options including Full HD IPS and UHD HDR400 Dolby Vision panels Around a57 Wh battery * ThinkShutter * Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
T15p Gen 2 2021 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight kg= 2 .07 colspan=211thGenIntelCoreH-seriesCPUs Up to64GB DDR43200MHz RAM Intel UHD Graphics with optional Nvidia GTX16504GB GDDR6 Dual M .21 drive slots Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Wi-Fi6E AX201 + Bluetooth version5 .1, optional WWAN Multiple display configurations including FHD IPS and UHD HDR400 Dolby Vision options Approximately68 Wh battery * ThinkShutter * One Thunderbolt 4 port
T15g Gen 2 September2021 Template:Smalldiv 375 .4 x252 .3 x24 .531 .45 mm Weight range from287 to307 kg colspan=211thGenIntelCoreH-seriesandXeonW-seriesCPUs Maximum128GB DDR43200MHz RAM Optional Nvidia GeForce RTX30708GB or RTX308016GB GDDR6 GPUs Three M .21 drive bays Gigabit Ethernet using Intel I219-LM for vPro or I219-V for non-vPro, Intel Wi-Fi6 AX210 + Bluetooth version5 .1, optional WWAN Anti-glare displays available including FHD IPS, UHD HDR400 Dolby Vision, and UHD True Black Touchscreens Battery capacity near94 Wh * ThinkShutter * Two Thunderbolt 4 ports

Nvidia graphics cards utilize Nvidia Optimus technology for GPU switching.


T15p Gen 3

This model featuring Nvidia RTX GPUs is also identified as P15v Gen 3.

T16 Gen 1 (AMD)

Model US Release Dimensions (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Adapter Storage Options Network Connectivity Audio Features Display Battery Capacity Additional Features Operating System
14"
T14 Gen 3 (Intel) February 2022 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|40/48 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz
(8/16 GB soldered, 1 expansion slot)
Intel Iris Xe
Optional Nvidia GeForce MX550 (2 GB GDDR6)
rowspan="2" Template:Safe Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Template:Resx (300 nits)

Template:Resx Low power variant (400 nits)
Touchscreen options up to 500 nits
Template:Resx (300 nits)
Template:Resx Touchscreen (500 nits)

rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv
  • ThinkShutter privacy camera cover
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
T14 Gen 3 (AMD) colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 at 6400 MHz
(memory fully soldered)
AMD Radeon 660M or 680M

ThinkShutter privacy feature
Two USB-C ports supporting 10 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4

-

T14s Gen 3 (Intel) July 2022 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="2" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:;"8/16/32 GB LPDDR5 at 4800 MHz (fully soldered) style="background:#fdf1a1;"Intel Iris Xe graphics rowspan=2Single M.2 x4 SSD slot rowspan=2No integrated Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.1 (soldered); Optional WWAN M.2 Card available rowspan=2Screen resolutions range from 1920×1200 up to OLED DisplayHDR at 2880×1800 with brightness up to 500 nits rowspan=257Wh battery capacity Includes ThinkShutter and two Thunderbolt 4 ports |} -

T15p Gen 3 | January 2022 | [convert: invalid number] | Template:LaptopWeight |12th Generation Intel Core i7-12800H/i7-12700H |Up to 64 GB DDR5 at 4800 MHz (two slots) |Intel Iris Xe; Optional Nvidia RTX 3050 with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM |Dual M.2 x4 SSD drives supported |Gigabit Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.3 (soldered); Optional WWAN M.2 Card |1920×1080 IPS; Multi-touch capable; UHD IPS HDR400 Dolby Vision support |68 Wh battery pack |ThinkShutter included; One Thunderbolt 4 port available
Model Release Date Size Dimensions Weight Processor Model RAM Capacity Graphics Card Storage Configuration Network Interfaces Display Specifications Battery Size Additional Details
15"

-

T16 Gen 1 (Intel) | September 2022 | [convert: invalid number] | Template:LaptopWeight |12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors similar to T14 Gen3 Intel models |40/48 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz (8/16 GB soldered plus one slot) |Intel Iris Xe; Optional Nvidia GeForce MX550 with 2 GB GDDR6 VRAM |Single M.2 x4 SSD slot |Gigabit Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.2 (soldered); Optional WWAN M.2 Card available |Resolutions from 1920×1200 up to 2560×1600; Touch-enabled options offered; Brightness reaching up to 500 nits |52.5Wh standard or optional extended capacity of 86Wh battery pack |ThinkShutter privacy cover; Two Thunderbolt 4 ports included T16 Gen 1 (AMD) | September 2022 | colspan=10 AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series processors with Radeon 680M graphics; Memory is LPDDR5 up to a maximum of 32 GB fully soldered; Connectivity includes two USB-C ports with DisplayPort version 1.4 and ThinkShutter privacy feature
Model Launch Date Physical Dimensions Weight Range CPU Options Memory Specs GPU Options Storage Slots Connectivity Features Screen Options Battery Capacity Other Features
16"

- Nvidia GPUs utilize Optimus Technology for graphics switching functionality.


T16 Gen 2 (AMD)

T16 Gen 2 (Intel) T16 Gen2(AMD)
Model US Launch Size (mm / in) Minimum Weight Processor Chipset Maximum RAM GPU Storage Connectivity Audio Display Power Source Additional Features OS Options
14"
T14 Gen 4 (Intel) May 2023 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Up to 40 GB DDR4 at 3200 MHz
(8 GB soldered, plus one slot; integrated graphics)
Up to 32 GB DDR5 at 4800 MHz
(16 GB soldered, plus one slot; integrated graphics)
16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x at 6400 MHz soldered for discrete GPU options

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel Iris Xe, optional Nvidia Geforce MX550 (4GB GDDR6)

rowspan="2" Template:Safe Gigabit Ethernet

Template:Smalldiv
Optional WWAN M.2 module
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |

1920×1200 IPS, various brightness and touch options including:
IPS Low Power 400 nits
Touch with Privacy Guard 500 nits
2240×1400 IPS 300 nits
2880×1800 OLED DisplayHDR at 400 nits

rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv

  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Windows 11 Home (various editions)
  • Windows 10 Pro (DG)
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Other Linux distributions
T14 Gen 4 (AMD) July 2023 rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |8 GB LPDDR5 at 6400 MHz

16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered at 6400 MHz

style="background:#fee0a3;" |AMD Radeon 740M / 780M

Gigabit Ethernet

MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E RZ616
Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6E NFA725A + Bluetooth 5.1 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 module

ThinkShutter
One USB4 port, one USB-C Gen2 (10 Gbps)

-

T14s Gen 4 (Intel)

May 2023

rowspan="2" | Template:Smalldiv

rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered at 6400 MHz

style="background:#fdf1a1;" |Intel Iris Xe Graphics

rowspan="2" Template:Safe

No built-in Ethernet port

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth 5.2 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 card

rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" | 1920×1200 IPS display with multiple brightness and touch options, including OLED DisplayHDR at up to 400 nits

rowspan="2" | 57Wh battery capacity

-

T14s Gen 4 (AMD)

2023

rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight

colspan="2" Template:Safe

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |16 or 32 GB LPDDR5x soldered at 6400 MHz

style="background:#fee0a3;" |AMD Radeon Graphics: model 740M or780M

No onboard Ethernet port

MediaTek Wi-Fi6E RZ616, Qualcomm Wi-Fi6E NFA725A + Bluetooth5.1 (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 card

ThinkShutter
Two USB4 ports available

-

16"

May2023

rowspan="2"|361.9×255.5×20.5 mm (14.24×10.06×0.81 in)

rowspan="1"|Weight ranges from1.67 to1.74 kg

colspan="2"|13th Generation Intel Core processors ranging from i5-1335U to i7-1370P

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" | Memory options include up to40 GB DDR4 at3200 MHz, or32 GB DDR5 at4800 MHz, or16/32 GB LPDDR5x at6400 MHz soldered for discrete GPU configurations

style="background:#fdf1a1;" | Graphics feature Intel Iris Xe with optional Nvidia Geforce MX550 (4GB GDDR6)

rowspan="2"|Single M.2 x4 SSD slot

Gigabit Ethernet plus Intel Wi-Fi6E AX211 and Qualcomm Wi-Fi6E NFA725A with Bluetooth support; optional WWAN M.2 card available

rowspan="2"|Includes ThinkShutter and dual Thunderbolt4 ports

rowspan="2"|Screen choices range from1920×1200 IPS up to3840×2400 OLED DisplayHDR400 nits

rowspan="2"|Battery options include52.5Wh or86Wh

2023

rowspan="1"|Weight varies between1.70 and1.85 kg

colspan="2"|AMD Ryzen PRO7040 series processors: Ryzen5 PRO7540U / Ryzen7 PRO7840U

style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor" | RAM configurations of8 GB LPDDR5@6400 MHz or16/32 GB LPDDR5x soldered@6400 MHz

style="background:#fee0a3;" | AMD Radeon graphics models740M or780M

Gigabit Ethernet plus MediaTek Wi-Fi6E RZ616, Qualcomm Wi-Fi6E NFA725A with soldered Bluetooth; optional WWAN M.2 card available

ThinkShutter One USB4 port and one USB-C Gen3 (10 Gbps) port included

Nvidia graphics cards switch dynamically using Nvidia Optimus Technology.


T14 Gen 5 (Intel)

Unveils the Intel Core Ultra 100 Series CPUs paired with select Intel Arc Graphics configurations. The internal design has been revamped to support two removable SODIMM DDR5 memory modules, significantly improving serviceability compared to earlier models.

T14 Gen 5 (AMD)

Equipped with AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors, retaining integrated graphics from the previous 7040 Series. The chassis is also redesigned to include two removable DDR5 SODIMM slots for enhanced repair ease.

T14s Gen 5 (Intel)

Introduces configurations featuring Intel Core Ultra 100 Series processors, including options with Intel Arc Graphics.

T14s Gen 6 (AMD)

Launches Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs with upgraded integrated Radeon Graphics technology.

T14s Gen 6 (Qualcomm)

Debuts Qualcomm Snapdragon Series processors incorporating integrated Adreno Graphics, serving as the successor to the ThinkPad X13s.

T16 Gen 3

Available exclusively with Intel Core Ultra 100 Series processors, some models feature Intel Arc Graphics. The internal layout is redesigned for two removable DDR5 SODIMM modules to boost repairability.

... T16 Gen 3 May 2024 {{smalldiv | 359.7 × 250.8 × 19.64
14.16 × 9.87 × 0.77} Template:LaptopWeight Intel Core Ultra

Template:Smalldiv 128 GB DDR5 —5600 MHz (2 slots) Intel Arc (H Series)

Intel Graphics (U Series) One M.2 x4 Drive Gigabit Ethernet

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + Bluetooth 5.3/5.4 HW ready (soldered)
Optional WWAN M.2 Card 1920×1200 (300 nits), Low power variants, Touch options, up to 2560×1600 resolution 52.5Wh or optional 86Wh battery ThinkShutter, Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Model Release (US) Dimensions (mm / in) Weight (min) CPU Chipset Memory (max) Graphics Storage Networking Audio Screen Battery Other Operating System
14"
T14 Gen 5 (Intel) May 2024 Template:Smalldiv rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;"|128 GB DDR5 — 5600 MHz (2 slots)
  • Intel Arc (H Series)
  • Intel Graphics (U Series)
rowspan="4" Template:Safe Gigabit Ethernet

Template:Smalldiv
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |Template:Resx Template:Smalldiv

Template:Resx Template:Smalldiv
Template:Resx Template:Smalldiv
Template:Resx Template:Smalldiv
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Template:Resx Template:Smalldiv

rowspan="2" Template:Smalldiv "ThinkShutter"
"Two TB4"
T14 Gen 5 (AMD) July 2024 rowspan="1" Template:LaptopWeight colspan="2" Template:Safe AMD Radeon 740M / 780M Gigabit Ethernet

Template:Smalldiv
Optional WWAN M.2 Card
"ThinkShutter"
"Two USB4"
16"


T14 Gen 6 (AMD)

Unveils Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs equipped with refreshed integrated Radeon Graphics.

T14 Gen 6 (Intel)

Rolls out Intel Core Ultra 200 series processors, with integrated Arc Graphics available on specific models. The 200V lineup supports up to 32GB of soldered LPDDR5X RAM, while the 200U and 200H variants offer removable SODIMM RAM expandable to 128GB.

T16 Gen 4 (AMD)

Equipped with Ryzen AI 300 series processors featuring upgraded integrated Radeon Graphics.

T16 Gen 4 (Intel)

Introduces Intel Core Ultra 200 Series CPUs, incorporating integrated Arc Graphics on select configurations. The 200V models have a maximum of 32GB soldered LPDDR5X RAM, whereas the 200U and 200H versions support removable SODIMM RAM expandable to 128GB.

Model US Launch Dimensions (mm/in) Minimum Weight CPU Chipset Maximum Memory Graphics Storage Network Audio Display Battery Additional Features Operating System
14"
T14 Gen 6 (AMD) June 2025 Template:Smalldiv Template:LaptopWeight AMD Ryzen AI
Template:Smalldiv}
style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |128 GB DDR5 — 5600 MHz (2 slots) AMD Radeon
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Touchscreen options up to 500 nits, including a higher-resolution panel with 120Hz VRR
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  • Two USB4 ports
Windows 11 Pro
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32 GB LPDDR5x 8533 MHz (soldered, V Series)
Intel Arc
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Intel Graphics (U Series)
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  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
16"
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style="background:Template:LaptopPaletteColor;" |128 GB DDR5 —5600 MHz (2 slots) AMD Radeon
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Touchscreen options up to 500 nits
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  • Two USB4 ports
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- T16 Gen 4 (Intel)

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130T/140T (H Series)

Intel Graphics (U Series)
Single M.2 x4 Drive
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  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports


Reviews

PCWorld highlighted the ThinkPad T20 for its larger display, ergonomic keyboard, and rich feature set within a compact frame, despite its high-end price tag of $3699. Epinions.com awarded it 4.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as "worth the wait."

Notebook Review characterized the ThinkPad T-series, including the T60 model, as Lenovo’s premier line designed for business users, emphasizing its robustness, security features, user-friendliness, and strong performance. The ThinkPad T410 received a 4.5-star rating from Notebook Review, which praised enhancements such as a symmetrically centered screen bezel, an improved keyboard layout, upgraded port options, and impressive battery endurance. Minor criticisms involved slight screen distortion under pressure and a somewhat high-pitched cooling fan. WIRED also lauded the T410, calling it an almost flawless device.

PC Advisor’s evaluation of the ThinkPad T510 underscored Lenovo’s retention of the classic design after acquiring IBM’s PC division, commending its professional aesthetics and durable construction that set it apart in the business laptop segment.

The T420 and T520 models primarily introduced Intel Sandy Bridge processors. Notebook Check gave the T420 an 85% rating, while PCWorld noted a decrease in fan noise levels. The T-series lineup—including the T420, T420s, and T520—has been recognized for outstanding battery longevity, with some configurations achieving up to 30 hours using an optional 9-cell battery extension.

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