Notebook Review
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 Review: Practical Daily Work Without Extra Friction
Editor note: This article is an original English adaptation of a Notebook-Center.ru review, prepared by Notebook Center for practical reading.
Overview
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is positioned as a daily productivity laptop for web work, office tasks, photo handling, and light video editing. In this tested configuration, the device combines an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, and a fast SSD in a portable 13.3-inch format. The chassis is aluminum, the design is restrained, and the hardware set targets reliable work instead of flashy extras.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 2400 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR4x 4266 MHz |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | 13.3" 1920x1080 Full HD LED IPS, matte |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Audio | 2 speakers |
| Ports | 2xUSB 3.1, USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, combined audio jack |
| Extra | 720p webcam, fingerprint scanner |
| Battery | Li-ion 56 Wh |
| Size and Weight | 299x210x15 mm, 1.26 kg |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit |
Design and Build
The look is clean and business-like: mostly gray-silver surfaces with a black bezel and ThinkBook branding on the lid. The aluminum body feels solid in daily handling, and the 1.26 kg weight supports commuting and office mobility.
Display and Multimedia
The 13.3-inch matte IPS panel uses Full HD resolution and reaches up to 350 cd/m2 brightness. The source test reports strong contrast around 2500:1, 100% sRGB coverage, and about 65% AdobeRGB, which is useful for users who edit photos for web output. Stereo speakers are available for standard calls and media playback, and the webcam is 720p.
Keyboard and Input Comfort
The island-style keyboard has medium key travel, clear feedback, and two-level backlighting. In practice, this setup is comfortable for long typing sessions. The touchpad is responsive for normal office navigation, and the power button includes a fingerprint scanner for quick sign-in.
Performance and Daily Work
With the Core i5-1135G7 and Iris Xe Graphics G7, this ThinkBook handles typical work routines smoothly: documents, browser multitasking, communication apps, and light creative workloads. The tested unit includes 8 GB LPDDR4x memory and a 256 GB SSD, so startup and app loading remain fast for mainstream office use.
Ports, Connectivity, and Battery
Physical I/O includes two USB 3.1 ports, USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 and Power Delivery, HDMI, and a combined audio jack. Wireless options are Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. Battery results from the source test are practical: around 10.5 hours in web browsing at 150 cd/m2 and about 9.5 hours for 1080p streaming video, while full load can drain the system in roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.
Verdict
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is a balanced laptop for users who want a compact, durable work machine with a good screen and useful port selection. Its main strengths are portability, display quality, and realistic battery endurance for office use. The main compromise is that this configuration is tuned for everyday productivity and moderate creative tasks, not for heavy professional rendering or gaming workloads.