Lenovo's top ThinkPads and Yogas go all-in on Panther Lake — business laptops come with Windows and Linux options

Lenovo is refreshing its laptop lineup at CES 2026, introducing new ThinkPad business notebooks and Yoga consumer laptops featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" processors. The flagship ThinkPads, X1 Carbon and X1 2-in-1, boast a new "Space Frame" chassis for improved performance and repairability. These high-end systems, known as "Aura Editions," showcase AI-focused tools and will offer both Windows 11 and Linux options. Additionally, Lenovo is launching the Yoga Pro 7i and 9i Aura Editions for creatives, featuring powerful processors and Nvidia graphics, with prices starting at $1,799.99. The lineup also includes models with AMD and Qualcomm processors, catering to different market segments.