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| Lenovo offers the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 in a Luna Grey colourway. |
It looks like Lenovo decided to skip the summer wait. Without much fanfare, the company has started selling its new ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 across multiple European countries, giving business travelers and hybrid workers an early chance to get their hands on the latest convertible.
Officially unveiled back in March, the successor to last year’s Gen 5 model was widely expected to hit shelves in June. While that North American launch might still be on track, Lenovo’s European branches in France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK have already flipped the switch. You can now officially order the new 14-inch 2-in-1 directly from Lenovo’s regional websites.
A Tale of Two Panther Lake Processors
So, what’s powering this slim convertible? The short answer is Intel’s new Panther Lake chips. Lenovo is offering a choice between the Core Ultra 5 325 and the Core Ultra 7 355.
Here’s the interesting bit that might save you some cash: according to early benchmarks, the two processors hardly differ in real-world performance for everyday productivity tasks. Both are part of Intel’s latest generation, designed to balance office work and on-device AI tasks. Unless you are running sustained heavy workloads, the Core Ultra 5 325 will likely feel just as snappy as its pricier sibling. Keep that in mind when you start configuring your build.
User-Upgradable RAM? Yes, Please.
In an era where most ultrabooks are soldering everything to the motherboard, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 stands out for the right reasons. The laptop features a pair of SODIMM slots, allowing you to upgrade the DDR5-5600 RAM yourself. Lenovo sells configurations with up to 32 GB, but you can technically go higher post-purchase if you source your own sticks.
Storage is handled by an M.2 2242 slot, which comes pre-populated with either a 512 GB or 1 TB SSD. While 2242 drives are a bit less common than the standard 2280 size, they are readily available online.
For those keeping an eye on the North American market or looking for last-gen deals, you can check current pricing and availability for the previous ThinkBook model on Amazon here.
The Display and Battery Trade-Off
You win some, you lose some. The new ThinkBook features a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreen. It is bright enough for indoor use, hitting 400 nits, and the 16:10 aspect ratio gives you a little extra vertical space for documents.
However, the specs reveal a compromise typical for a mid-range business laptop. The refresh rate is a standard 60 Hz (no high refresh rate gaming here), and the color gamut is rated at 45% NTSC. If you are doing professional photo or video editing, this is not the screen for you. But for spreadsheets, web browsing, and Zoom calls, it’s perfectly adequate.
Powering the device is a 60 Wh battery. It’s a decent size for a 14-inch convertible, though Lenovo is only offering this single battery option.
Pricing and Availability
If you are in the UK, the entry-level model (Core Ultra 5 325, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) starts at £1,269.
The pricing gets a little varied across the Eurozone. The same base SKU currently fluctuates between €1,479 and €1,588 depending on the specific country and current VAT inclusions. For a fully loaded configuration with the Core Ultra 7 and 32 GB of RAM, you are looking at over €2,000.
Lenovo has not yet confirmed pricing for Australia or North America. Given that this is a "quiet" European rollout, US and Canadian customers will likely have to wait until the originally rumored June timeframe for official local listings.
The Verdict (So Far)
The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s a durable, MIL-SPEC tested convertible with excellent port selection (including HDMI and multiple USB ports) and the rare benefit of user-upgradeable RAM. The early European launch gives Lenovo a head start on the competition, but the 60Hz display and tight color gamut mean it’s strictly a productivity machine, not a creator's laptop.
You can find the official listings here:
Stay tuned for a full performance review once we get a unit in for testing. In the meantime, check out the initial announcement coverage on LaptopsCheck.
