Lenovo’s local AI PCs at IFA 2026

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Lenovo showed RTX Spark laptops, long-supported Yoga tablets, colorful IdeaPads and experimental rollable and fanless PCs at IFA 2026.

Image: Digit In At IFA 2026, Lenovo showed how it wants to expand local AI computing, from laptops with NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform to compact desktops that can be clustered for larger workloads. The company also announced colorful IdeaPad Vibe laptops, redesigned all-in-one PCs, new Android tablets and two concept machines at Lenovo Innovation World in Berlin.

The portfolio is tied together by Lenovo Qira, a cross-device assistant that can work across supported PCs, tablets, Motorola phones and a smartwatch. The hardware announcements are more concrete than the software vision: Lenovo gave specifications and launch windows for many products, but US pricing and availability are still incomplete for several of the most capable systems.

RTX Spark brings local AI to Yoga laptops #

The Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n 2-in-1 use NVIDIA RTX Spark. The laptop platform combines an NVIDIA Grace CPU, Blackwell RTX graphics and the CUDA software stack. Lenovo says configurations can reach a Grace CPU with up to 20 cores and a Blackwell GPU with up to 6,144 cores.

That combination is aimed at workloads that typically push users toward a desktop or cloud service: local model development, multi-agent workflows, high-resolution video editing, 3D rendering and RTX gaming. The stated advantage is not simply an AI accelerator for camera effects or transcription, but enough unified CPU, GPU and memory resources to keep larger models and creative workloads on the machine.

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The clamshell Yoga Pro 9n is the higher-performance configuration. It supports up to 128GB of 9,400 MT/s LPDDR5X unified memory, up to 4TB of storage across two SSD slots and an 80W thermal envelope. Lenovo claims its X Power cooling system can maintain that envelope while keeping operating noise below 22dB.

Its 15.3-inch PureSight Pro OLED display runs at 2,560 x 1,600 with a variable refresh rate of up to 165Hz and a claimed HDR peak brightness of 1,100 nits. The panel covers 100 percent of both DCI-P3 and sRGB and carries DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification. Other hardware includes a 92.5Wh battery, a 9.2-megapixel IR camera, two USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1, two USB-A ports and a UHS-II SD card reader. The system starts at 1.65kg and measures 16.7mm at its thinnest point.

The Yoga 9n 2-in-1 uses the same RTX Spark architecture but tops out at 64GB of unified memory. Its 16-inch OLED display has a 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a claimed 1,100-nit HDR peak brightness. The 360-degree hinge supports Laptop, Tablet, Tent, Stand and Canvas modes.

Lenovo’s input system lets the Yoga Pen Gen 2 work on both the main display and the haptic Force Pad. The trackpad can act as a drawing surface or a control area for timeline scrubbing and editing instead of merely handling pointer input. The primary display supports AES 3.0 stylus input, while the Force Pad uses AES 1.0, giving the two surfaces different input implementations.

The convertible includes six Dolby Atmos speakers, with two tweeters built into a rotating soundbar so they remain front-facing as the hinge changes position. It has a 99.9Wh battery and weighs 1.94kg. Lenovo has not yet announced pricing or release dates for either RTX Spark Yoga laptop.

“Creative work increasingly spans multiple applications, devices, and ways of interacting. With the latest Yoga portfolio, we are bringing together high-performance local computing, flexible form factors, and more personal cross-device experiences.”

Yoga tablets get long software support #

Lenovo also showed the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Gen 2, two Android tablets built around pen input. Both support the Tab Pen Pro 2 with 8,192 pressure levels, tilt detection and palm rejection. Stylus gestures include squeezing to select, clicking the rear button to draw and flipping the pen to erase.

Both tablets ship with Android 17 and are promised seven operating-system upgrades, taking them through Android 24. Lenovo also promises security updates through 2033. The announcement does not specify whether every regional configuration will receive updates on the same schedule.

The Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform and has a 13-inch 4K PureSight Pro display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive refresh up to 144Hz and a claimed peak brightness of 1,100 nits. It can be configured with up to 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage, while its microSD slot supports cards up to 2TB. A 12,700mAh battery, 68W charging, six Harman Kardon speakers and an optional magnetic clamshell keyboard round out the device. It weighs 605g and is expected to start at €849.

The smaller Yoga Tab Gen 2 weighs approximately 480g and uses an 11.1-inch 4K display with the same 3:2 format and up to 144Hz refresh rate. Its MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor is paired with up to 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage. The tablet has an 11,000mAh battery, 68W charging and support for a detachable keyboard and stand. It is expected to start at €649.

Both tablets are scheduled for September 2026. Lenovo also lists native tools including AI Vision, Smart AI Input, AI Note and Live Transcript, while the Smart Canvas Concept demonstrated how pen, voice, camera and touch input could move between a Yoga tablet and a Yoga all-in-one.

Colorful laptops and thinner all-in-ones target mainstream buyers #

The IdeaPad Vibe series adds a consumer-focused option to Lenovo’s AI PC lineup. The 14-inch and 15-inch laptops will be sold in seven colors: Dreamy Violet, Spicy Gold, Zen Green, Chill Blue, Radiant Coral, Moody Blue and Lowkey Grey. Optional replaceable keycaps extend the customization beyond the chassis.

Qualcomm versions use Snapdragon X processors, support Copilot+ PC features and offer up to 24GB of memory. AMD configurations use up to Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, with dual-slot memory expandable to 32GB and SSD expansion up to 1TB. Intel models are planned later. Depending on the configuration, buyers can choose OLED panels with up to 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage or 120Hz IPS displays with up to full sRGB coverage. The machines start at 1.3kg and include two SSD slots, USB-A and USB-C ports, HDMI and a microSD card reader.

The pricing and timing reported for the US market differs from the euro pricing listed elsewhere in Lenovo’s portfolio. Techaeris put both Qualcomm and AMD IdeaPad Vibe models at $699.99, with AMD systems arriving in October 2026 and Qualcomm systems in November 2026. Digit In listed the series at €799, expected in October 2026. Lenovo has not supplied a single globally consistent configuration and price in the supplied material, so the US figures should be treated as the more relevant regional listing rather than directly interchangeable with the euro figure.

The IdeaCentre AIO i gets a physical redesign. Lenovo removed the prominent central computing box traditionally placed behind the display, producing a slimmer-looking all-in-one. It will be offered with 23.8-inch and 27-inch Full HD displays, up to 120Hz refresh, optional touch input and up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory. Both SSD positions are retained.

The system uses Intel Core Series 3 processors with up to 40 platform TOPS of AI performance. Its stand provides 30mm of height adjustment and tilts from minus 5 to 15 degrees. Optional hardware includes a 5-megapixel IR camera with a physical shutter, wireless charging, Harman audio and six USB ports, along with combined HDMI input and output. An RGB Adaptive Lighting system provides startup, standard and music-reactive modes.

The regional pricing reports do not line up exactly. Digit In lists a starting price of €999, while Techaeris gives US starting prices of $939.99 for the 24-inch model and $1,149.99 for the 27-inch model. Both sources place the launch in November 2026, but the US configurations are clearly not a one-for-one match with the euro listing.

Compact desktops scale local workloads #

For business users, Lenovo introduced the ThinkCentre X Ultra, a 1.6-liter desktop built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor and Radeon 8065S graphics. It supports up to 128GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, with as much as 96GB assignable to graphics workloads, plus two PCIe SSDs. The connectivity list includes 10Gb Ethernet, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. Up to four X Ultra systems can be linked into a cluster, combining compute and memory resources for larger models, longer context windows and simultaneous AI requests. Lenovo is also integrating the system with AMD’s Ryzen AI Developer Center and providing preconfigured workflows for Windows and Linux.

The X Ultra is expected in November 2026 at a starting price of €3,100. Smaller ThinkCentre M75q Gen 6 and M75s Gen 6 systems use up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450-series desktop processors, 50 TOPS NPUs and 64GB of DDR5 memory. The M75q can drive up to four displays and mount behind a monitor; the M75s adds PCIe expansion, two M.2 SSD positions and an optional Radeon RX 6400 graphics card. They are expected in October 2026 at €999 and €1,059, respectively.

Lenovo’s business lineup also includes the ThinkBook 14 Gen 9, with Snapdragon X2 Plus, claimed combined AI performance of 80 TOPS, up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB SSD. Its 50Wh battery is rated for up to 26 hours of local video playback. The 1.3kg laptop includes Wi-Fi 7, HDMI 2.1, an SD card reader and two USB-C and two USB-A ports. It is expected in October 2026 at €1,099.

The thinner ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 uses Intel Core 7 Series 3 processors, starts at 990g and measures 12.9mm at its thinnest point. It offers a 2.8K 120Hz OLED display or a WUXGA 120Hz LCD touchscreen, up to 32GB of memory and up to 2TB of storage. It is expected in September 2026 at €1,079.

Qira is expanding, but its cloud boundary matters #

Lenovo is lowering the hardware threshold for Qira to eligible PCs with 16GB of memory. The assistant is now supported across more than 80 PC configurations, as well as select tablets and Motorola smartphones, and supports six languages. Lenovo says additional device families and form factors will be added before the end of 2026.

On eligible Motorola devices, Qira will arrive with the Android 17 update, with rollout timing varying by device and market. The Moto Watch Ultra will be the first Motorola wearable to support it, using wrist interaction or the “Hey Qira” command.

Workato integrations connect Qira to Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Slack, Outlook Mail, Outlook Calendar and Microsoft Teams. After requesting approval where required, Qira can perform actions such as sending an email or creating a meeting. Lenovo is also working on Notion integration and expanding its connection with Perplexity.

The privacy model is local-first rather than entirely local. Lenovo says information added to a personal knowledge base is encrypted and stored locally where supported. When cloud processing is needed, only the prompt and relevant context required for that request are sent through encrypted cloud services. That distinction will matter to businesses deciding whether the assistant can handle internal documents or communications.

Monitors and concepts show Lenovo’s direction #

Lenovo announced four ThinkVision displays for hybrid work. The 34-inch curved ThinkVision P34WD-4v combines Thunderbolt 4 docking and daisy-chaining with a 5-megapixel camera, Windows Hello and AI-assisted framing. Its refresh rate ranges from 24Hz to 120Hz, while integrated sensors can adjust brightness, detect when the user leaves the desk and warn about possible shoulder surfing.

The 27-inch ThinkVision P27UL-40 is a 4K OLED monitor with 99 percent DCI-P3 and 100 percent sRGB coverage, DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and an RGB pixel layout intended to improve text clarity and reduce color fringing. The 31.5-inch ThinkVision T32UD-4v and 34-inch ultrawide T34WD-4v add Microsoft Teams certification, Windows Hello, USB-C docking with up to 100W power delivery and variable refresh from 48Hz to 120Hz.

The show also included two concept laptops with different mechanical designs. Project Swan is a 14-inch laptop with a 4:3 display that rolls horizontally at the touch of a button into a 17-inch, 16:9 panel. It follows Lenovo’s earlier vertical rollable laptop concept, but changes the expansion direction to provide more horizontal workspace.

Project AeroBlade takes the opposite approach: an 830-gram, 10mm laptop with no fans, active cooling or vents. Lenovo’s Active Flow thermal system is based on Fore Systems' AirJet technology and uses imperceptible vibrations to move heat rather than conventional fan airflow. Lenovo says the approach is intended to sustain AI performance while reducing noise, dust intake and mechanical complexity, but the company has not announced a production date, processor, performance target or price.

The missing information separates the products with launch windows and some prices from those without them. The Yoga tablets and IdeaPad systems have launch windows and some prices, while the RTX Spark laptops and the thermal and display concepts do not. Until Lenovo publishes US configurations and sustained-performance data, the local-AI promise remains a specification sheet rather than a buying decision.

Frequently asked questions #

When will Lenovo’s new Yoga RTX laptops be available?+ #

Lenovo has not announced release dates or pricing for the Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n 2-in-1. Both are expected to receive details closer to market launch.

How much will the IdeaPad Vibe cost in the US?+ #

Techaeris listed Qualcomm and AMD models at $699.99. Another report listed the series at €799, so final US configurations and pricing may vary.

Which Lenovo tablets run Android 17?+ #

The Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Gen 2 ship with Android 17. Lenovo promises seven OS upgrades through Android 24 and security updates through 2033.

Is Project AeroBlade available to buy?+ #

No production date, processor, performance target or price has been announced for the Project AeroBlade concept laptop.

Tomas Berg Computing Editor

Tomas lives in the terminal. He covers chips, laptops, and operating systems with a focus on performance and efficiency. He reads kernel changelogs the way other people read fiction, and he's always on the hunt for the perfect mechanical keyboard switch. If it processes data, Tomas has an opinion on it.