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.