•  Date Published: 12 Nov 2024
    • Intel Core i7-1255U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 40GB RAM
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    4.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.4 Portability Very Good
    3.5 Display Mediocre
    6.1 For Work Good
    3.7 For Gaming Mediocre
    Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

    Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

    $1149.99
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    Review

    Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 in-depth review

    One of the youngest members of the Lenovo laptop family, the ThinkBook is here to get a certain group of people. Those, who need a secure business notebook, but have a foul opinion of the ThinkPad series. Those, who are repulsed by its "dated" look. A feature that has actually given it a huge fan group.Well, on the bright side, the ThinkBook looks really sleek. Sharp lines and a two-tone Grey finish make the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 a lot more appealing. However, looks would be meaningless if the laptop doesn't perform up to the task.This is why you get a choice of Alder Lake processors. If you need a more efficient machine, that will be quiet and will still deliver a decent amount of performance, then the U-series will be fine. However, if you need the grunt of a P-series processor and[...]

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    Pros

    • Adequate price tag
    • 1x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots
    • Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6 connections + SD card reader on board
    • The power button is equipped with an optional fingerprint reader
    • Sustains the larger 28W power limit
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (LEN156FHD (LEN9052))
    • It has comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (LEN156FHD (LEN9052))

    Cons

    • Build quality is not the best
    • Unsatisfactory iGPU performance
    • Average battery life
    • Covers only 50% of sRGB (LEN156FHD (LEN9052))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Upgradeable memory and super fast SSD speeds make the ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 a laptop worth buying.Check out all Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To pop this laptop open, you need to undo a total of 10 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel, starting from the front. It is best to use a plastic tool.2. Remove the battery Our configuration features the smaller 45Wh battery pack. It lasts for 7 hours of Web browsing, or 5 hours of video playback. To remove it, unplug [...]

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