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24 reviews
Jan, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s (13.3-Inch, 2019). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and price are overall positive. The design and battery are also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the touchpad and size. Comments are divided on the image quality.
screen, battery, design, price, reliability
keyboard, energy, size, touchpad
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s (13.3-Inch, 2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.
See all Lenovo LaptopsExpert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is intended to provide small and medium business users with just enough business features to woo them away from competing consumer offerings. Unfortunately, we don't think it offers enough.
Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is for small businesses but forgets what they really need
Expert review by : Monica Chin (theverge.com)
A balanced book.
Sharp 16:10 display ; Good port selection with Thunderbolt 4 ; Solid audio ; Good performance for the price
Keyboard’s a bit flat ; Coarse touchpad ; Gets loud and hot under productivity loads ; Dim display
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13S offers a solid 16:10 screen, a physical webcam shutter, and a portable build for an affordable price. The new line is aimed at small companies that don’t have the funds for pricier business laptops. Our test unit, which...
Expert review by : Eric Grevstad (pcmag.com)
Aimed at small-to-midsize businesses that might not have the money for ThinkPads, Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is a likable, if not landmark, ultraportable available in Core i5 and Core i7 flavors.
Affordable. Packs HDMI, USB-C, and USB-A ports. Decent screen. Impressive battery life.
No SD or microSD card slot. No Thunderbolt 3 port. Keyboard layout not up to ThinkPad standards.
Bottom Line: Aimed at small-to-midsize businesses that might not have the money for ThinkPads, Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s is a likable, if not landmark, ultraportable available in Core i5 and Core i7 flavors.
Expert review by : Mark Hachman (pcworld.com)
Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s notebook PC offers substantial value, building off of Lenovo's expertise in business PCs. Consumers will appreciate the excellent audio and solid battery life.
Surprisingly good audio quality ; 10 hours of battery life ; Lenovo's excellent Vantage utility lets you fine-tune PC functions ; Affordable price
Middling performance
While 6th-Gen remains the superior business notebook in Lenovo’s stable, the MSRP is well over $1,000. (Prices on the base models have fallen to $999, as the have begun to ship.) It’s probably worth considering picking up a deal on the older X1 Carbon...
Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)
Our Lenovo ThinkBook 13s review takes a look at a laptop that takes on the ThinkPad model without the TrackPoint nub on the keyboard and higher price.
Thin design ; Excellent battery life ; Good sound ; Windows 10 ; decent display ; Runs smoothly
High price on low end specs ; No SD card support ; Not enough storage with 128GB option
By far, this has probably been the best Lenovo laptop I have reviewed. The awesome, long-lasting battery life will get users through the day and more. On the performance side, it runs really good, even with 8GB of RAM. The sound quality is powered by...
Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (zdnet.com)
It's hard to find a combination of features that will satisfy both business users and consumers. Lenovo's ThinkBook is a creditable effort, but it's not without drawbacks.
Solid build and attractive design ; Fingerprint scanner ; ThinkShutter for webcam ; Good speakers ; Good battery life
Screen could be brighter ; Only one USB-C port ; No touch-screen option ; No mobile broadband option
Expert review by : Dominic Cooper (eComputerTips.com)
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s laptop full review. Check out best price, specs details, performance, pros, cons and verdict by expert.
Decent professional-grade performance ; Ample RAM ; Storage is fast with an SSD ; Compact size and lightweight design makes it highly portable ; Good battery life
Weak in graphics and not at all recommended for gaming ; Only single-channel RAM configuration is available ; Opening the laptop for repairs is somewhat troublesome ; There isn't a Thunderbolt Port, like most modern laptops ; The connectivity features...
Expert review by : Scott Jantz (HyperDog Digital)
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Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (arstechnica.com)
Almost anyone can appreciate this solid Windows laptop that starts at under $750.
Modern, professional design
No IR camera
The biggest competition for the Thinkbook 13s is HP's Envy 13 laptop. Both are great machines, but you can currently get the Envy 13 with a Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD for $749. The Envy 13 is the device to get if you like a flashier...
Expert review by : Fergus Halliday (pcworld.idg.com.au)
Clean design ; Good display ; Long battery life
Limited performance ; No SD card slot ; Heavier than I'd like
The ThinkBook 13s is an adept workplace PC that’s not super-powerful but it is nice to look at and easy to rely on.