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| The ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 (pictured) is now available to buy in the US and Canada. |
The 14.5-inch mobile workstation arrives with premium pricing and impressive specifications, offering professionals a powerful Intel alternative to the AMD-powered model released earlier this summer.
Lenovo's workstation lineup is getting a significant performance boost this month as the company rolls out the Intel-powered ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 across North America. Following the release of the AMD variant with Gorgon Point processors in July, the new Intel configuration arrives with high-end Panther Lake CPUs and Nvidia RTX Pro graphics, giving professionals a compelling choice between two formidable computing architectures.
The 14.5-inch mobile workstation is now available in four preconfigured SKUs in both the United States and Canada, with pricing that positions it firmly in the premium segment of the market. Unlike some international markets where an entry-level Core Ultra 5 336H option exists, Lenovo has opted to start the North American lineup with more powerful processors.
Pricing and Configuration Options
The base configuration in the US starts at $3,669, while Canadian customers can expect to pay CA$5,099 before any applicable discounts. Interestingly, Lenovo is currently offering a 16% discount across all SKUs in both countries, making these high-performance workstations slightly more accessible to budget-conscious professionals.
The entry-level model includes the Core Ultra 7 356H processor, paired with an RTX Pro 500 Blackwell laptop GPU, 32GB of LPDDR5X-7467 CAMM2 memory, and a 1920 x 1200 display with 60Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of peak brightness. This configuration provides a solid foundation for professional workloads while maintaining reasonable power consumption.
Stepping up to the Core Ultra 7 366H vPro brings significant improvements, including the more powerful RTX Pro 1000 GPU, a brighter 3K (3072 x 1920) panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and double the memory at 64GB. The flagship configuration features the Core Ultra 9 386H vPro processor, retaining the upgraded display and GPU while pushing the memory capacity to an impressive 96GB.
That fully specced-out model commands a steep $6,789 in the US, though the current discount reduces the financial burden somewhat for early adopters.
Storage and Connectivity
Storage options begin at 1TB with a PCIe Gen 5 SSD, while the remaining three SKUs double that capacity to 2TB, ensuring professionals have ample space for large project files, virtual machines, and resource-intensive applications.
The ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 comes equipped with a 75Wh battery, which should provide reasonable runtime for a workstation-class laptop. Wireless connectivity is handled by the Intel BE211 card, offering Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support for the fastest possible wireless connections.
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Additional features include a fingerprint reader for secure authentication and a backlit keyboard for comfortable use in low-light environments. Connectivity options are comprehensive, with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, HDMI 2.0, and a headphone jack covering most professional needs.
Performance Expectations
While we haven't had the opportunity to review the new ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 yet, the previous Gen 6 model impressed us during our review with its robust performance and build quality. The newer Panther Lake processors should deliver a modest but meaningful performance boost over the Arrow Lake options found in the older model.
One notable aspect of the configuration options is that the smart card reader and nano-SIM slot remain optional features. Depending on the configuration selected, buyers may receive neither, so professionals requiring these features should carefully review the specifications of their chosen SKU before purchasing.
AMD Alternative
For those who prefer AMD processors, Lenovo released the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 with Gorgon Point processors in North America last month. Both variants offer professional-grade performance, with the choice ultimately coming down to specific workload requirements and platform preferences.
The workstation market continues to evolve rapidly, and Lenovo's dual-processor strategy ensures that professionals can select the platform that best suits their needs, whether they prioritize the raw performance of Intel's latest architecture or the efficiency and integrated graphics capabilities of AMD's offerings.
Source: Lenovo US, Lenovo Canada
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Read our review of the AMD-powered ThinkPad P14s Gen 7
More details on the Intel ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 launch
