Lenovo ThinkBook 16" 16.0" Review
This ThinkBook offers a 1TB SSD and business features for under $700, but you'll have to live with a slow processor and a bulky design.
Overview
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.
Performance
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.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge 1TB SSD for the price. 84th
- Good port selection with HDMI and SD card reader. 75th
- Includes Windows 11 Pro and a fingerprint reader. 69th
- Solid reliability score in the 75th percentile. 68th
Cons
- CPU performance is below average. 26th
- The 16-inch screen is only 1920x1200.
- Battery capacity is small at just 45Wh.
- It's bulky and not very portable.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Type | discrete |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
Connectivity
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Battery | 45 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
Value & Pricing
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.
vs Competition
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.
Verdict
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.