Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 16.0" Review

This ThinkBook is a solid workhorse for the price. You're getting a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD for under $700, which is a pretty decent deal for a business laptop. It runs Windows 11 Pro and has all the basics covered: a fingerprint reader, a webcam, and a decent selection of ports including HDMI and an SD card reader.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS CPU is fine for everyday office tasks, but it's in the 35th percentile for a reason. It's not going to win any speed contests. The integrated Radeon graphics are okay for light media, but don't expect to game much beyond basic titles. The 1TB SSD is a nice perk, landing in the 78th percentile, so you'll have plenty of fast storage.

At $681, it's hard to complain too much. You're getting capable specs for general business use, and that 1TB SSD is a genuine value add that most laptops at this price don't have. Just know you're making some clear compromises, especially on the processor and the chunky design.

Compared to a Lenovo ThinkPad P14s, you lose some build quality and portability but gain a bigger screen and more storage. Next to an ASUS Zenbook Duo, you miss out on innovative features and a much better screen. Against gaming laptops like the MSI Vector or Gigabyte AORUS, this ThinkBook can't compete on raw power, but it costs half as much and is built for a different, more professional job.

Buy this if you need a basic, no-frills business laptop for office work and you really value having a ton of local storage. Don't buy it if you need serious processing power, a great screen, or something you'll carry around all day.