Lenovo’s CES 2026 business lineup, including the ThinkBook, ThinkCentre and ThinkPad lines, signals a shift away from raw specifications and toward hardware that actively adapts to how people work.
Lenovo unveiled its latest portfolio of business devices at CES 2026 this week, and the lineup reflects a clear move toward smarter, more adaptable hardware. While previous years often emphasized incremental performance gains, this year’s announcements focus on how artificial intelligence and physical design can meaningfully change the way people work. Early impressions are positive, with the updates spanning the ThinkPad, ThinkBook and ThinkCentre product families and bringing a broad range of new hardware to market for 2026.
Lenovo brought a wide range of hardware to Las Vegas this year, but the most significant update comes to the flagship ThinkPad X1 series. The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Editions introduce what Lenovo calls a “Space Frame” design. This engineering approach relocates components to both sides of the motherboard, improving cooling while also making repairs easier. It is a practical evolution that helped the devices earn a repairability score of nine out of 10 from iFixit. It is also one of the devices I personally cannot wait to spend time with once review units become available.
For professionals who need more power on the go, the ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition stands out as a highlight. It pairs Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processors with a 15.3-inch 2.8K OLED display, all housed in a precision-milled aluminum chassis. With an 88-watt-hour battery and a large haptic touchpad, it feels designed for creators who cannot remain tethered to a desk throughout the day.
Perhaps the most intriguing device is the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist. Having evolved from a concept into a commercial product, the laptop now features a motorized hinge that automatically rotates the screen to follow the user or adjust for an optimal viewing angle. It is a bold design choice that turns a traditional laptop into a more fluid and helpful tool for presentations and video calls.
On the desktop side, Lenovo introduced the ThinkCentre X All-in-One Aura Edition, which features a distinctive 27.6-inch display with a nearly square 16:18 aspect ratio. The format is well-suited to viewing two full pages side by side. Meanwhile, the scalable ThinkCentre X Tower adds what Lenovo call a Sensor Hub that adjusts performance and privacy settings based on who is seated in front of the machine, reinforcing the company’s focus on adaptive business hardware showcased at CES 2026.
Lenovo also unveiled the new ThinkCentre X Tower, a desktop PC aimed at professional users who require scalable performance for artificial intelligence and data-intensive workloads. The new 34-litre chassis is designed to improve airflow and simplify upgrades, and it features a biomimetic fan intended to balance cooling efficiency with quieter operation.
The system supports dual-GPU configurations and includes Lenovo’s AI Fusion Solution, which allows for local fine-tuning of large language models. One of its most distinctive features is the Sensor Hub, a multimodal system that uses visual, radar and acoustic inputs to detect user presence and ambient conditions, then automatically adjusts privacy and power settings in real time. Designed for demanding environments, the system is positioned to handle a wide range of workflows that require sustained, high-level performance.
On the peripherals side, Lenovo also introduced a selection of new accessories designed to complement its Think product line. These include the ThinkPad Dual-Mode Wireless ANC Foldable Headset 8550, the ThinkPad Bluetooth Presenter Mouse and the ThinkPad 16-inch Click-Go Backpack. Each reflects the familiar ThinkPad design language while offering practical tools aimed at improving productivity in professional, work-focused settings.
Estimated US Availability and Pricing:
- Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition will be available starting March 2026, starting at $1,999.
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition will be available starting March 2026, starting at $1,999.
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition will be available starting March 2026, starting at $2,149.
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist will be available starting June 2026, starting at $1,649.
- Lenovo ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition availability, and pricing will be announced at a later date.
- Lenovo ThinkCentre X Tower availability, and pricing will be announced at a later date.
- Lenovo Sensor Hub bundled with ThinkCentre X Tower availability, and pricing will be announced at a later date.
- ThinkPad Dual-Mode Wireless ANC Foldable Headset 8550 will be available March 2026, starting at $269.99.
- ThinkPad Bluetooth Presenter Mouse will be available starting March 2026, starting at $99.99.
- ThinkPad 16-inch Click-Go Backpack (Aura Edition) will be available starting March 2026, starting at $129.99.
With these releases, Lenovo appears less interested in chasing raw specifications and more focused on building tools that understand the people using them. It is a refreshing approach that makes this year’s CES lineup feel genuinely distinct.
Stay tuned to CGM for all the CES 2026 news, including more from Lenovo’s Yoga line, Legion line and their new concept products.
