•  Date Published: 06 Jul 2022
    • Intel Core i5-1235U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.3 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    6.1 For Work Good
    3.3 For Gaming Mediocre
    Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2

    Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 320 x 216 x 16.9 mm (12.60" x 8.50" x 0.67")
    • Weight
    • 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD / FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancellation, switchable audio modes
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Harman Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Nano Lock

    Portability

    Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2
    12.60" x 8.50" x 0.67" Dimensions
    1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 in-depth review

    As we have said numerous times, the ThinkBook brand is generally a stylish take on the proven ThinkPad formula. Now, we're going to talk about the ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2. A slightly more special device from this family.As you can imagine from the "Yoga" part of the name, it is a convertible. While business 2-in-1 laptops are anything but a novelty, this one has its own reasons to be on your radar.First of all, it comes with a dedicated stylus. One that has its own housing inside the chassis of the device. Then, there is the hardware - Intel's Alder Lake processors are on board with the top-of-the-line option being the Core i7-1255U.So, you can expect both good performance and decent efficiency from it. But arguably the cream of the crop in the specs sheet is the display - a [...]

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    Pros

    • Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6 connection, and a MicroSD card reader on board
    • 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots + RAM-SODIMM slot
    • Covers nearly 100% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (LEN140FHD (LEN889A))
    • Included stylus
    • PWM-free display (LEN140FHD (LEN889A))
    • Great keyboard experience
    • Good battery life

    Cons

    • Some room for performance improvement
    • Feels a bit heavy in tablet mode

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 is a business 2-in-1 notebook, which is among the best in its class. The upgradeability is also good.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga 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 notebook apart, you need to undo a total of 10 Torx head screws, six of which are captive. After that, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the hinge gaps.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 60Wh battery pack. It lasts for 10 hours and 30 minutes of Web br[...]

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