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These ThinkBook laptops have one major difference when it comes to design. The Yoga version is a convertible, meaning it has hinges that allow the lid to fold around 360 degrees. You can use the Yoga PC as a tablet, notebook, or something in between with tent and stand modes. The ThinkBook 14, on the other hand, is strictly a notebook with hinges that allow the lid to open no farther than 180 degrees.
Both laptops are made from aluminum and come with MIL-STD 810H certification to ensure they can stand up to the use and abuse associated with a business laptop. If you often travel or need to take your laptop into the field, they should fare well thanks to testing against dust, temperature, shock, and more. The Yoga version comes in Mineral Grey and Abyss Blue colors, while the ThinkBook 14 is available only with the former finish. I recommend going with Mineral Grey, as the other color is a fingerprint trap that shows every smudge.
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Lenovo s ThinkBook series of laptops offers consumers an affordable alternative to the mighty ThinkPad lineup. The ThinkBook 14s Yoga has some business features like added security measures and durability certification yet it doesn t necessarily cost as much as or look like a business laptop. It s relatively slim, it s available in a couple of colors, and it has the ability to convert into a tablet for use with the included active pen. I ve been using the ThinkBook 14s Yoga for a week to see whether or not it s worth a buy.
Small Business Convertible
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga
Price, availability, and specs
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Lenovo supplied Windows Central with a review unit of the second-generation ThinkBook 13s. Included inside is an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor (CPU), 16GB of LPDDR4x-4266MHz RAM, and a 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive (SSD). Integrated graphics are Intel Iris Xe, and the laptop is Intel Evo platform certified.
The 13.3-inch display has been changed to have a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. This particular model has a sharp 2560x1600 resolution and touch functionality, though you can go with non-touch or a lower 1920x1200 resolution to save some money.
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The CalDigit Element hub is made by the same company that makes the formidable CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock, our pick for the overall best laptop docking station. The Element hub is sized smaller and priced lower than some of the other Thunderbolt 4 options, making it a good choice if you lack space on your desktop. It does require a substantial AC adapter, so don t expect to take it with you on the road without quite a bit of bulk.
The host laptop plugs into the side of the dock and opens up seven extra ports. The front edge is four USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2) with 10Gbps speeds and 7.5W of charging power. The back edge holds the AC input and three Thunderbolt 4 ports with 40Gbps speeds and 15W of charging power. While connected, note that the host laptop will receive up to 60W charging power when needed.