Lenovo has introduced the ThinkPad Air 14, a new 14-inch laptop designed for users who prioritize portability and modern AI capabilities. This device matters to readers because it packs a high-refresh-rate display and a powerful neural processing unit into a chassis that weighs just one kilogram. Professionals and students who carry their machines daily will find the thin profile and fast charging features particularly useful for extended travel or long workdays without reliable power access.
A 1kg ultrabook with 47 TOPS NPU and 120Hz screen hits China for $1,259
The laptop runs on Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V processor, which features eight cores and a maximum clock speed of 4.8 GHz. This chip integrates Arc 140V graphics and includes a built-in NPU capable of delivering up to 47 TOPS for AI tasks. Lenovo equipped the system with 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory to ensure smooth multitasking and efficient data handling for demanding applications.
Key Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Display: 14-inch IPS, 120 Hz, 1920 x 1200
- Memory: 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533
- Storage: 512 GB SSD (up to 2 TB supported)
- Weight: ~1 kg
Visuals come from a 14-inch IPS panel that offers a 1920 x 1200 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, reaches 400 nits of brightness, and covers the full sRGB color space. Lenovo applied a matte anti-glare coating to the screen to reduce reflections in bright environments. Storage starts at 512 GB via an SSD, and the chassis includes two M.2 slots that allow users to expand capacity up to 2 TB.
Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The device supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth for modern wireless connections. It measures 12.9 mm thick at its thinnest point and houses a 54.7 Wh battery. Lenovo states that fast charging can restore the battery to 80% capacity in just one hour.
The ThinkPad Air 14 is available now in China through JD.com for CNY 8,499 (around $1,259). Lenovo has not announced whether this specific model will launch in other global markets. We touched on Lenovo V14 Gen 7 launches with in our earlier Lenovo coverage. The current release remains limited to the Chinese market until further notice.
Source: Lenovo, NotebookCheck
