Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga review
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga — from 2020, 1.5 kg, performance 38.
Technical specifications
| Type | Convertible (2-in-1) |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i5 1235U , Intel Core i7 1255U , Intel Core i5 1335U , Intel Core i7 1355U |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
Performance scores
Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga: the budget convertible that clears the bars
The ThinkBook 14s Yoga (2020) is a $566 convertible built around an Intel Core i3 1115G4 and 16GB of memory. It belongs to the era when folding hinges were migrating down from premium lines, and the machine's whole argument is that a functional 360-degree work laptop does not need to cost four figures.
Where it holds up
For its class the graphics column is a genuine surprise: 14.08 against a convertible median of 3.84, close to four times the typical integrated showing. The composite score of 55 sits in the top quartile for convertibles, and portability at 68.3 (high) suits the fold-and-carry format. The minimum-bar checks pass for Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege — clearance-level gaming that a 2020 i3 convertible has no business claiming, yet the flags say it does.
Where it falls short
Memory is the named weakness: 16GB against a 32GB class median, a 50% shortfall that caps how many browser tabs and documents can coexist before the machine feels it. Office productivity at 55.93 (mid) is merely average, and 3D modeling at 24 (low) closes off any creative pretensions. Gaming at 64 is index-level clearance, not comfort — the bars pass, the headroom does not exist.
Price and depreciation
The listing is $566 with a class rate of 10.38% per year and no cohort anchor for a concrete projection — the rate-only figure describes the convertible segment's drift. The good news for a buyer at this price is that most of the depreciation already happened during the machine's first five years.
Alternatives to consider
The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon from the same vintage asks the same $566 but trades the folding hinge for a 0.97kg carbon body and a top-band portability score — a better pick if carry weight outranks the pen-and-touch format. The IdeaPad Flex 5 14 AMD at $666 offers a stronger graphics column and a higher composite placing if the budget can stretch.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The 14s Yoga delivers the convertible format with an above-median graphics column and passing minimum bars, while its 16GB ceiling and mid-band office throughput keep expectations honest — a format-first purchase rather than a performance one.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical convertible class (+200%) (office tier).
above class average -
memory capacity is lower than typical convertible class (+50%) (comfort).
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composite score is higher than typical convertible class (+19.6%).
top 25% of its category
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 68) ↔ overall performance (median 37.4).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.7).
ThinkBook 14s Yoga: verdict
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