Lenovo ThinkPad T420S - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Durable construction, High-resolution display, Excellent performance, Reasonable price
Ultraportable, business design, Durable construction, Strong performance, USB 3.0 & cellular data support
Very thin and light; strong performance; durable design; very good audio reproduction; perfect keyboard

Cons:

Not particularly thin or light, Lackluster battery life, Display isn’t great for multimedia
Limited viewing angles, Limited graphics performance, Poor battery life

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Last revision on April 27, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Durable construction, High-resolution display, Excellent performance, Reasonable price
Ultraportable, business design, Durable construction, Strong performance, USB 3.0 & cellular data support
Very thin and light; strong performance; durable design; very good audio reproduction; perfect keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not particularly thin or light, Lackluster battery life, Display isn’t great for multimedia
Limited viewing angles, Limited graphics performance, Poor battery life
Poor battery life; mediocre graphics performance; narrow viewing angle for video; pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

The LenovoT420s is an excellent laptop for business users, and also well worth the consideration of consumers who prefer an excellent keyboard and durable design to flashy aesthetics....

By Digital Trends on February 20, 2012

The lightest 14-inch notebook on the market, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s remains a truly compelling choice for business users looking for the optimum combination of power and portability. The HP EliteBook 8460p has a more attractive design, and the Dell...

By LaptopMag on June 30, 2011

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a 14-inch notebook that takes a step up from previous ThinkPads by the addition of the latest Intel Core i5 processor, which really increases performance. It has a very portable and professional design that has a...

By TechReviewSource on June 20, 2011

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s delivers better performance than its predecessor thanks to Intel’s latest Core i5 platform, but the thin machine skimps on battery life....

By Computer Shopper on June 01, 2011

Professionelle Anwender im Geschäftsumfeld schwören auf die Verarbeitungsqualität und die hervorragenden Eingabegeräte von Lenovo. Dieser Tradition steht das ThinkPad T420s in nichts nach. Auf der Kehrseite gibt es allerdings viele...

By Betabuzz on July 15, 2011