•  Date Published: 07 Oct 2025
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    5.7
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.6 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.1 For Work Average
    3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 323 x 218 x 17.9 mm (12.72" x 8.58" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.40 kg (3.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 1.4b
    • Card Reader
    • MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0/5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Dolby Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock Slot

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 (Intel)
    12.72" x 8.58" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.40 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +5% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 in-depth review

    After all these years of making ThinkPads, and staying true to the tradition, Lenovo started diverging into a slightly different path. Yes, not everyone was happy enough with the industrial look of the ThinkPads, and the natural thing to do was to change that. But still, you can't kill a brand that is older than the marque, itself. So, they created the ThinkBooks.Last year, there were some options, differing in quality and price. But this year, the ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 is aiming to take the business market by storm.Not only it provides a ton of performance thanks to the Tiger Lake chips onboard, but there are also a lot of features, like Wi-Fi 6 support, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and an optional GeForce MX450 dedicated GPU.You can check the prices and configurations in our Spe[...]

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    Pros

    • MIL-STD-M810H-compliant body
    • Very good computational performance
    • Wide I/O, which includes an SD card reader
    • Two M.2 storage slots, one of which runs at 4.0 speeds
    • Fingerprint reader embedded in the power button
    • Wi-Fi 6, PCIe x4, Thunderbolt 4
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO B140HAN04.0)
    • Comfortable keyboard with a backlight and spill-resistance

    Cons

    • Covers only 51% of sRGB (AUO B140HAN04.0)
    • The 45Wh battery option doesn't provide a great battery life

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Not only does this laptop offer decent upgrade options, but it has a great cooling solution, considering its form factor.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this laptop's internals, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. Six of them are captive and will remain attached to the bottom panel. Then, pry the panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery, memory, and storage The battery inside is not one of the biggest out there[...]

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