In terms of feel, the ThinkBook 13s still feels like a high-end laptop. By the way, the hinge keeps the lid firmly in position, and nothing wobbles when carrying the device around. A big change is the air vent, since it now disappears completely behind the hinge in a more visually discreet manner. If you compare it with the ThinkBook 13s 2019, you will notice a completely redesigned case: The ports have been relocated, the hinge has been revamped, the design has been made slightly more angular, and the display bezel has been made narrower. The palm rest doesn't yield in any area, and we couldn't find any noticeable manufacturing flaws. In our opinion, the CNC aluminum case is sturdier than the ThinkPad cases and almost doesn't bend at all. The aluminum bottom cover can be removed as a single large piece this is exemplarily easy after loosening the screws, and you don't need any prying tools at all. The base is a tray with openings at the bottom, and the keys are visible here as if through a grid. The ThinkBook is completely made of aluminum. A small hump has been created for the webcam and its shutter it protrudes very discreetly. Compared with the first generation from 2019, it has become much thinner, especially at the bottom. Silver instead of black is also the trend for the second generation of ThinkBooks. The latter is even equipped with an Iris Xe G7 96EUs, which brings exciting performance comparisons with the Iris Xe G7 80EUs of the ThinkBook 13s-ITL at hand.
Instead, the entry-level ThinkPads from the E14 series are within reach but so are interesting consumer models like the Acer Swift 3 with a 3K screen or the HP Pavilion 13-bb0015cl with a 4K one. We deliberately leave out more expensive X and T ThinkPads due to their significantly higher prices. We compare our ThinkBook 13s-ITL-20V90003GE review unit with similarly equipped 13- and 14-inchers from the business and consumer sectors.
Not a bad price for a devices with Tiger Lake and a Core i5 along with Iris Xe graphics, IPS with sRGB coverage, a Thunderbolt port, and 256 GB of Samsung storage.
Our review sample is currently available for just under 800 Euros (~$982). The price level is clearly below that of the ThinkPad L and T series and matches the pricing of moderate to very well-equipped IdeaPads. Modern consumer design paired with productive features that's the philosophy. Lenovo's ThinkBook brand was launched in 2019.
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