Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

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Date Published: 22 Dec 2024

Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
13.3”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS
16GB RAM
1.26 kg (2.8 lbs)

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Review

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 in-depth review

Obviously, the ThinkBook series is the newest addition to Lenovo's portfolio. And now that they release their second-generation devices, we expect to see some improvements. Today we have the follow-up of the first-ever ThinkBook that we tested. It is appropriately called - ThinkBook 13s Gen 2. It looks like a mild refresh on the outside, but the internals pack the latest and greatest Intel has in the ULV space.Yep, the Tiger Lake architecture is here, and we expect big feats from this little fella, given our experience with the last model. Interestingly, Lenovo went for a display with a 16:10 aspect ratio this year, after realizing that people in the business environment can make use of the higher vertical space. The manufacturer offers two IPS display options - a 1920x1200, and a 256[...]

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Pros

Premium all-aluminum build
Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (AUO B133HAN05.9)
Covers 97% of sRGB and with our Gaming and Web design profile, the colors become extremely accurate (AUO B133HAN05.9)
Good battery life
16:10 display with reasonably high maximum brightness and Dolby Vision support
Impressive cooling solution and great performance

Cons

No SD card reader
Soldered memory
High color deviation in the bottom left corner

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is an impressive machine, which doesn't come without its disadvantages.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 9 Torx-head screws. Then just pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and remove it from the chassis.2. Battery Here, the battery pack has a capacity of 56Wh which should be plenty for a 13-inch notebook.3. Мemory and storage Unfortunately, all of the memory is soldered to th[...]