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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G8 IAL Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Laptop 35.6 cm (14") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro English Grey
£703.44
£844.13 inc. VAT
In Stock(544)MPN: 21SJ007JUK
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Key Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G8 IAL 21SJ
180-degree hinge design
Intel Core Ultra 5
225U / up to 4.8 GHz
Win 11 Pro
Intel Graphics
16 GB RAM
256 GB SSD NVMe
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
At ~£703.51 ex-VAT, the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G8 with a Core Ultra 5 is a pretty sensible buy for a UK business that wants dependable “office all-rounder” performance without paying for the top-tier CPU tax. It’s the sort of laptop you can roll out to sales, admin, and general knowledge-work teams where the priority is responsiveness in day-to-day apps, good Wi‑Fi, and a machine that isn’t going to feel slow after a couple of browser tabs, spreadsheets, and a few meetings. ThinkBook models also tend to be practical: solid build for the price and easier-to-live-with ergonomics than ultra-budget kit.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it for heavy creative workloads, serious virtualization, or anything that’s going to run sustained high-CPU jobs—this is fundamentally a balanced “productivity” machine, not a workstation. Also, while the storage size is usually fine for many teams, if your users routinely work from large local files or keep big datasets on-device, you may end up feeling the storage limits sooner than you’d like. If your setup is mostly cloud-first (Microsoft 365, Teams, shared drives), this is a good value-for-money option; if you expect it to be the main hub for large local workloads, I’d look at a step up.
Why This Product
Boost Your Everyday Performance With AI Efficiency
Built to exceed expectations, the 14” Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 laptop, driven by Intel® Core™ Ultra 200 Series processors, delivers performance that evolves with you. Designed power users, its AI-...
SLEEK, STYLISH & PERFECTLY REFINEDDiscover the Ease of Portability
Effortlessly portable and flexible, this powerhouse boasts a slim, lightweight profile in a refined Artic Grey finish. Its ultra-thin bezels and ample screen real estate expand your display space, ...
ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITYStrengthen Your Digital Safeguards
Enjoy robust encryption with Trusted Platform Module firmware (fTPM) while the optional fingerprint reader integrated with the power button, offers secure access and instant bootup. Plus, the webca...
LENOVO AI NOWAchieve More With Your Personal Assistant
Manage your workflows efficiently with Lenovo AI Now*. Get instant access to smart features commanding your AI-enabled productivity partner. Enjoy smooth searches, effortless PC settings, and seaml...
TECHNOLOGY THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU
The ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 laptop redefines excellence, bringing AI-driven productivity to the forefront. Enjoy peak performance with a dedicated AI-enabled neural processing unit (NPU) that boosts eff...
Boost Productivity & Visual Brilliance in Every Task
Whether you're editing videos, creating content, or juggling multiple tasks, advanced Intel® Arc™ graphics elevate your workflow and performance altogether. Experience vibrant visuals that not only...
Specifications
Design
Colour nameArctic Grey
Product typeNotebook
Product colourGrey
Form factorClamshell
Housing materialAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Aluminium,Polycarbonate (PC)
Display
Display diagonal14 "
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenN
HD typeWUXGA
Panel typeIPS
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model225U
Processor cores12
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportY
Windows Studio effects supportY
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Memory
Internal memory16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity256 GB
Storage mediaSSD
Total SSDs capacity256 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics cardY
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Discrete graphics cardN
On-board graphics card familyIntel Graphics
Audio
Audio chipRealtek ALC3287
Number of built-in speakers2
Speaker power2 W
Built-in microphoneY
Number of microphones2
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