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| The ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 weighs 1.63 kg in its lightest form. |
June 8, 2026 – It’s been a few quiet months since Lenovo first announced the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7, but the mobile workstation is now slowly rolling out across global markets. The direct successor to the Gen 6 model we reviewed back in November 2025 (currently $1,858 on Amazon), this new iteration brings some serious under-the-hood improvements – most notably a jump to LPCAMM2 memory running at an eye-watering 8,533 MT/s, along with the option of integrated Intel Arc B390 or discrete Nvidia RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell graphics.
But with great specs come great pricing questions. We’ve combed through Lenovo’s regional configurators to see what the P14s i Gen 7 actually costs, what you get for your money, and whether the upgrade is worth it for professionals on a budget.
Base Model Specs and Starting Prices
The entry-level ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 ships with a Core Ultra 5 336H vPro processor, 16 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, a 60 Wh battery, a 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and a 14.5-inch 16:10 IPS display (1920 x 1200, 60 Hz, 45% NTSC). That screen is fine for productivity but won’t win any colour-accurate design awards.
Pricing varies wildly by region. At the time of writing, Lenovo lists this baseline configuration at AUD 2,899 in Australia and HKD 16,583 in Hong Kong. In the UK and Eurozone, however, things get more complicated – and significantly more expensive.
UK and Eurozone Pricing: A Configurator Maze
Lenovo’s UK store starts the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 at £2,419, but that’s only after tweaking the configurator to select a Core Ultra 7 366H vPro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, integrated graphics only, and the same 1200p 60 Hz display. The default out-of-the-box configuration in the UK – featuring a Core Ultra 7 356H and an Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell (6 GB) – comes in at £2,730.
The Eurozone tells a similar story. Using the same “tweaked” integrated-graphics build, prices start at €2,299 and climb to €2,860 depending on the country. The default discrete GPU version ranges from €2,509 to €3,219.
If you want to see the exact options for your region or build your own spec, head over to Lenovo’s official ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 product page – the configurator lets you swap processors, memory, storage, and GPUs in real time.
Fully Loaded: Up to Core Ultra 9, 96 GB RAM, and 5G
For power users who need no compromises, Lenovo offers the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 with a Core Ultra X9 388H vPro (or a Core Ultra 9 386H vPro), up to 96 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM, a 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD, a larger 75 Wh battery, and a Snapdragon X61 5G modem.
The display can also be upgraded to a stunning 14.5-inch 3K (3072 x 1920) IPS panel with 120 Hz VRR and 500 nits of brightness – a massive leap over the base 60 Hz screen.
Of course, ticking all those boxes sends the price into the stratosphere. In the UK, a fully loaded configuration (Core Ultra 9 386H vPro, 96 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell 8 GB, 3K 120 Hz display, 5G) reaches £7,410. Even the slightly less extreme Core Ultra X9 build still costs £6,780.
Graphics Options: Integrated Arc vs. Discrete Blackwell
One of the biggest differentiators on the Gen 7 model is the graphics stack. You can stick with the integrated Intel Arc B390 (which benefits from the high-speed LPCAMM2 memory), or step up to Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell (6 GB) or RTX Pro 1000 Blackwell (8 GB). The latter is aimed at professional CAD, 3D rendering, and AI workloads – though it adds significant cost and weight.
We haven’t yet benchmarked the new Blackwell GPUs inside the P14s chassis, but the combination of LPDDR5X memory and discrete RTX Pro silicon could make this one of the most capable 14-inch workstations on the market.
Should You Buy One?
If you’re coming from a Gen 6 model, the main reasons to upgrade are the faster memory, newer graphics options, and the availability of a high-refresh 3K display. The base model’s 45% NTSC screen is frankly disappointing at this price point, so we’d strongly recommend springing for the 120 Hz 500-nit panel if your budget allows.
For those who want to read our full hands-on impressions from the launch, check out the detailed launch article on LaptopsCheck. And if you’re still considering last year’s model, the Gen 6 is available at a discount on Amazon while supplies last.
Bottom line: The ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 is a powerful, future-proof mobile workstation – but only if you carefully navigate Lenovo’s configurator and avoid the underwhelming base display. For UK and European buyers, the starting prices are steep, so wait for sales or consider a custom build with integrated graphics and the better screen.
Source : Lenovo Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland & UK
