Lenovo ThinkBook 13s

Aimed at small-to-midsize businesses that might not have the money for ThinkPads, Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is a likable, if not landmark, ultraportable available in Core i5 and Core i7 flavors.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Intel Core i5 8th Gen 8265U (1.60 GHz)
  • 8 GB Memory 256 GB SSD
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 1920 x 1080, 13.3" Notebook
  • Windows 10 Pro

PROS

+ Affordable.
+ Packs HDMI, USB-C, and USB-A ports.
+ Decent screen.
+ Impressive battery life.

CONS

- No SD or microSD card slot.
- No Thunderbolt 3 port.
- Keyboard layout not up to ThinkPad standards.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 19, 2019
Aimed at small-to-midsize businesses that might not have the money for ThinkPads, Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is a likable, if not landmark, ultraportable available in Core i5 and Core i7 flavors.
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By The Verge on July 27, 2021
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13S offers a solid 16:10 screen, a physical webcam shutter, and a portable build for an affordable price. The new line is aimed at small companies that don’t have the funds for pricier business laptops. Our test unit, which includes 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an Intel Core i5-1135G7, performed better than we’d expect for a unit of this price.
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By PCWorld on September 19, 2019
Lenovo tweaks its business notebook PC platform with consumer-friendly touches, such as a robust audio experience.
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By TechRadar on May 12, 2021
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s delivers outstanding performance for the price while packing in a fantastic display and appealing design. The audio could be better, but on balance there's very little holding us back from recommending this to any professional who's not quite ready to go all in on one of Lenovo's more expensive ThinkPad products.
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