Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 review: A powerful Windows workstation with MacBook Pro ambitions
TechRadar's review praises the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 as a high-performance Windows alternative to the fully specced MacBook Pro, while noting its heavy build and high price.
The reviewer described the laptop as effectively a ThinkPad version of a fully specced MacBook Pro, minus the vibrant Liquid Retina display and ultra-portability. It is designed for engineers, creatives, and power users who need a machine that can handle heavy work while still being somewhat portable.
The review praised the 16-inch WQUXGA (3840x2400) display with an 800-nit IPS panel, a fantastic keyboard, fast charging, and upgradable components. It also noted the machine's generous port selection, including USB-A, USB-C, Thunderbolt, an SD card reader, and an HDMI port.
However, the laptop has some drawbacks. It is on the heftier side and does not fit in an average backpack, though the reviewer found it fits in slightly larger bags. The display is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, and the laptop is quite expensive.
The laptop is available from Lenovo in the US and UK, with prices starting at $3,632 / £5,0145. The reviewed model featured an Intel Core i9-285H, an IPX5070 GPU with 8 GB, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD, priced at roughly $3,400 to $3,700. A base model with an Intel Ultra Core 7 RTX 5060 and a 1 TB SSD starts at $1,688. A fully loaded version with an Ultra 9 5070, 64 GB RAM, and 4 TB SSD costs just over $4,000.