Lenovo opened prebook for the ThinkPad E14 and ThinkPad E16 (2026) in China with Intel Core Ultra H-series processors, 120Hz displays, DDR5-5600 memory, dual SSD support, and 64Wh batteries ahead of May 27 availability. The refreshed E-series lineup pushes Lenovo’s mainstream ThinkPad family further into premium ultrabook territory with brighter higher-refresh displays, thinner chassis, and newer Intel Core Ultra hardware.
Lenovo currently lists the laptops with Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, Core Ultra 7 356H, and Core Ultra 9 185H processor options that comes with integrated graphics, 32GB memory, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
The ThinkPad E14 offers a 14-inch 2.8K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness, while the larger ThinkPad E16 pairs a 16-inch 2.5K 120Hz panel with 400 nits brightness. Both displays cover 100% sRGB color gamut and feature AG anti-glare coating together with Eyesafe Certified 2.0 support.
Lenovo pairs the displays with Dolby Atmos audio and Harman sound tuning across both laptops.
Both models support dual M.2 SSD slots together with dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory configurations, giving the refreshed E-series more upgrade flexibility than many thinner business laptops currently on the market.
Battery capacity is 64Wh, with Lenovo estimating up to around 13 hours of local battery runtime depending on workload conditions and brightness levels.
The ThinkPad E14 weighs around 2.95 lbs (1.34 kg) and measures roughly 0.60 inches (15.25 mm) thick, while the larger ThinkPad E16 comes in at approximately 3.59 lbs (1.63 kg).
Connectivity covers dual Thunderbolt 4 ports on the E14, while the E16 pairs one Thunderbolt 4 connection with an additional USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port. Both laptops carry dual USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Lenovo currently lists the refreshed E-series lineup in black configurations through its Chinese store pages.
Reservations are already live in China, with official sales beginning on May 27. Several Lenovo listings currently show sales opening at 21:29 local time on May 26.
Pricing starts at 7,999 yuan for the ThinkPad E14 Core Ultra 9 version, while the larger ThinkPad E16 starts at 8,999 yuan. Higher-end Core Ultra 7 E14 configurations climb to 11,999 yuan depending on the selected hardware.
Lenovo has not confirmed international availability for the refreshed ThinkPad E14 and E16 lineup yet.
Sources: Lenovo (1) & Lenovo (2) (China)
