Lenovo ThinkPad T431s Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

5
Bad:

3

Pros:

USB 3.0 only.
ThinkPad design and features remain intact.
Can be configured with Windows 7 or 8.

Cons:

No flash storage.
No touch screen.

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Last revision on April 28, 2015

Reviewers Liked

USB 3.0 only
ThinkPad design and features remain intact
Can be configured with Windows 7 or 8
Dual pointing devices
Ruggedized construction
Internal roll cage, magnesium alloy base and carbon fiber lid
Dual videoout and docking port
Improved AccuType keyboard with greater feedback
Higher contrast and brightness compared to T430 and T430s
New glass trackpad is responsive and very large

Reviewers Didn't Like

No flash storage
No touch screen
Sealed battery
Screen limited to 1,600by900 resolution
Small sacrifice to rigidity due to slimmer chassis
Narrower display bezel for a slightly weaker lid
Louder fan under medium to high loads
No dedicated Nvidia GPU options
Inaccurate colors if not calibrated
Only 2x USB ports
Non removable battery

Expert reviews and ratings

Ultimately, the choice of laptops falls to your IT buyer and the current installed base of systems. If you're a Lenovo shop, the Lenovo ThinkPad T431s is a worthy successor to the ThinkPad faithful, though the new trackpad may take a little while to get...

By IT Pro Portal on August 22, 2013

The Lenovo ThinkPad T431s offers an exceptional design that few notebooks match at this price point. With its durable build quality, portable form factor and above average battery life, the T431s is the ideal travel notebook. Users can also rest assured...

By Notebook Review on August 22, 2013

A buttoned-down T-series with some modern touches, the Lenovo ThinkPad T431s is a business laptop you won't mind traveling with unless you need the latest and greatest...

By CNET Australia on August 03, 2013

And without perks like a touchscreen and solid-state storage (the latter is available on other configurations), it’s hard to justify Lenovo’s higher-than-average price. Business users might continue to appreciate the ThinkPad’s sturdy design, security features, and comfy keyboard, but others will find more features and better performance for less money.

By PCWorld on July 18, 2013

This ThinkPad refresh brings the mainstay T Series closer to today's thin and light ultrabook standards. Business users will appreciate the superb keyboard, host of security options, and other features, but the redone touch pad and lackluster display may give them pause.

By ComputerShopper on July 02, 2013

We love the new, slim look that Lenovo introduced with the ThinkPad T431s. For those who appreciate ThinkPads, this is a great looking, much more modern machine. From the thinner design to the drop down hinges and 180 degrees of display rotation, it's...

By MobileTechReview on June 01, 2013

Lenovo ThinkPad T431s The renowned ThinkPad T Series was more or less stagnant in its visual design until the introduction of the Chiclet AccuType keyboard a little more than a year ago. The chassis changes on the T431s signify a move towards a more...

By NotebookCheck on May 28, 2013

The Lenovo ThinkPad T431s is one of the lightest 14-inch business notebooks ever, with a full suite of ports and long battery life.

By LaptopMag on May 13, 2013

The ThinkPad T431s is the thinnest T series ever featuring a sleek, innovative trackpad, enhanced keyboard and refined aesthetics. Lenovo designed the new T431s with these priorities in mind to directly enrich the user experience: The T431s is powered by...

By booredatwork.com on August 15, 2013

Lenovo's excellent Accutype keyboard is here with the smile shaped keys and great tactile feel. Travel is quite good for a highly portable machine, and this is a typist's dream. Keyboard backlight is available as an option, and our model has that...

By mobilephonereviewss.com on June 22, 2013

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