The first ThinkPads with Intel's more affordable Wildcat Lake series are here. For that purpose, Lenovo updates the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 with the new Intel Core 3 series CPUs.

If you need a PC, buying one with a good amount of RAM is a good idea. After all, who knows how expensive memory will become? A more affordable laptop like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL is ideal for this.

Its not just the price: For many 2026 laptops, customers may be better served buying an older 2025 model. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL has a hard time beating its older counterpart.

The rising prices in the tech market affect every aspect of it. Even more affordable laptop lines, like the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL, are becoming more expensive. We compared the current model with the 2025 version to reveal how much more you have to pay now.