Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Review (i7-8565U, Radeon RX 540X)
Lenovo has released its all-new brand – ThinkBook and launched two products – ThinkBook 13s and ThinkBook 14s. ThinkBook laptops are made for young people who want stylish business ultrabook.
Specifications
| Screen | 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8565U (1.80GHz, up to 4.60GHz, 8MB Cache) |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX 540X 2 GB |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 2400MHz |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCIe3.0×2 |
| Ports | 1x USB-C Gen 2, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1), 1x 3.5mm Headphone / mic combok/1x Mini Ethernet |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11 AC (2 x 2) |
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
| Size | 322.5 x 222.8 x 16.5 (mm) |
| Weight | 1.52 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours |
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Review
Appearance
Different from other business laptops, the ThinkBook 14s has a simple, stylish, characteristic appearance. With a gray magnalium case, the device has a slim sleek design. The logo is designed on the lower right corner of its cover. As Lenovo’s new laptop brand, ThinkBook series is fashionable and professional, which can meet young people’ demands.
The special design on its edge makes it look thinner. A five-stage hinge is one of the laptop’s highlights. The hinges can open in 180 degrees, and it is easy to collaborate and share the content with your friends.
Display
The ThinkBook 14s adopts a 14-inch 1080p FHD display with a 178-degree viewing angle. It features an extremely narrow bezel design (only 4.9 mm on the left and right sides). As for entertainment, it comes with Dolby Audio™ with Harman speakers, which could provide the user with rich, clear and powerful sound.
It also features a ThinkShutter physical webcam cover for additional privacy control. There is a web camera on the top.
Keyboard
The laptop comes with a keyboard which enables the user to type comfortably. Besides, the backlit allows the user to play in the dim light without any trouble.
The power button is on the top right corner, easy to find. A fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button, so the user can log in and boot up the system in a flash.
Its touchpad supports the Windows 10 multi-touch gestures. People who are going on a business trip don’t need to take the mouse for the trackpad reacts quickly without any mistakes.
Ports
The device provides an abundant port expansion. The ports on the left include a slim-tip AC adapter, an HDMI port, a Type-C port, and the 3.5mm audio port. It is worth mentioning that the laptop can get 80% charged in an hour while it is off.
On the right side, it provides two USB ports for mouse and other external devices such as USB flash disk.
The long anti-slip mat near the vents is good for heat dissipation. Besides, there are two Dolby Audio™ with Harman speakers on two sides. With the speakers, it brings the user a wonderful audio experience.
Hardware
The ThinkBook 14s is powered by Intel Core i7-8565U processor and features the AMD Radeon 540X. It also comes with the 8GB DDR4 (16GB optional) coupled with the 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. Interns of its configuration, the laptop can handle daily office work and games.
CPU
Based on an enhanced version of the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture, 14nm manufacturing process, the Intel Core i7-8565U is manufactured on Intel’s third-generation enhanced 14nm ++ process. With a quad-core and eight-thread design, the chip operates at 1.8 GHz with a TDP of 15W. At present, those high-end ultrathin laptop features this processor for it can guarantee high efficiency.
On Cinebench R15, the Intel Core i7-8565U’s single-core score is 180cb, and multi-core score is up to 625cb. According to the test result, the chip has good computing power.
Hi,
What’s the price version with AMD Radeon 540X ?
Design is perfect, but maybe could u add comparison with other models from that price shelf 😉
Thanks for the review,
Jack,
Lenovo, just lowered the price on these Thinkbook laptops. I’m sure Lenovo is clearing the decks for updates to the latest 10th generation processors. The 14s with Intel I7-8565U processor 8GB ram and a 256GB SSD is on sale on the Lenovo web site for $599. That’s a heck a deal. I also noticed the 14s with Intel I5 processor (selling at $506) is out of stock.