Lenovo has unveiled a new brand, ThinkBook, and launched two products, the ThinkBook 13s and ThinkBook 14s. ThinkBook laptops are designed for young people who are looking for a 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 combo/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 |
Appearance
Unlike other business laptops, the ThinkBook 14s features a simple, stylish, and unique appearance. The device has a slim grey magnesium-aluminum alloy case. The logo is located in the lower right corner of its cover. As Lenovo’s new laptop brand, the ThinkBook series is both stylish and professional to meet the needs of young people.
The special design of its edges makes it look thinner. One highlight of this laptop is its five-stage hinge. The hinge can open 180 degrees, making it easy to collaborate and share content with friends.
Display
The ThinkBook 14s adopts a 14-inch 1080p FHD display with a 178-degree viewing angle. Its bezel design is very narrow (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 comes with a ThinkShutter physical camera cover to enhance privacy control. There is a webcam at the top.
Keyboard
The laptop comes with a keyboard that enables the user to type comfortably. Its backlit keyboard allows users to play games without any hassle in dim light.
The power button is located in the upper right corner and is easy to find. The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button, allowing users to quickly log in and start the system.
Its touchpad supports the Windows 10 multi-touch gestures. People who are going on a business trip don’t need to take the mouse because the trackpad reacts quickly without any mistakes.
Ports
The ports on the left include a slim-tip AC adapter, an HDMI port, a Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio port. It is worth mentioning that the laptop can be charged to 80% in an hour while it is powered off.
There are two USB ports on the right side for the mouse and other external devices, such as USB flash drives.
The long anti-skid mat near the vent helps with heat dissipation. In addition, there are two Dolby Audio systems with Harman speakers on both sides. These speakers provide users with an excellent audio experience. 
Hardware
The ThinkBook 14s has an Intel Core i7-8565U processor and an AMD Radeon 540X graphics card. It also comes with 8GB of DDR4 memory (16GB optional) and a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. This laptop can handle daily office tasks and gaming.
CPU
Based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture, the Intel Core i7-8565U is produced on Intel’s third-generation 14 nm++ process. The chip features a quad-core and eight-threaded design, runs at 1.8 GHz and has a TDP of 15W.
In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core i7-8565U scored 180 CB in single-core and a maximum of 625 CB in multi-core. According to the test results, this chip has good computing power.
Hi,
What’s the price version with AMD Radeon 540X?
The design is perfect, but maybe you could add a comparison with other models from that price shelf 😉
Thanks for the review
Jack,
Lenovo just lowered the price of Thinkbook laptops. I’m sure Lenovo is clearing the decks for updates to the latest 10th-generation processors. The 14s with an Intel I7-8565U processor, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD are on sale on the Lenovo website for $599. That’s a heck deal. I also noticed the 14s with Intel I5 processor (selling at $506) is out of stock.