Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4vsLenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
ThinkBook Plus Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 delivers excellent performance for office work, writing, and reading tasks.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 boasts an exceptional build quality with premium materials and sturdy design throughout.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4's OLED display boasts stunning visuals, but struggles with brightness indoors is not correct the actual statement would be : The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 features a great OLED display under shade conditions.
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 boasts an OLED display, Intel Core i7 chip, and two Thunderbolt ports.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
ThinkBook 14 Gen 8

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 delivers impressive performance for its price point effectively.
The ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 boasts an impressively solid and durable build at its price point.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8's display is suitable for everyday tasks, but lacks brightness and color depth.
Upgradability features two SDIM RAM slots and two M.2 storage slots.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
Winner
#60
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#62
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
#528
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#348
Winner
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
#2
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#97
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
#649
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#236
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
#270
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#286
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
#87
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
#496

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4

Strengths

The laptop has a very nicely built design with a brush aluminum metal finish
The hinge is sturdy and well-made, allowing it to fold completely flat
The keyboard is excellent, with evenly spaced keys that are backlit
The e-ink display on the back is useful for reading text without straining your eyes

Weaknesses

The laptop lacks a dedicated graphics card, making it unsuitable for video editing or heavy gaming
The battery life is only around 6-7 hours with active use and OLED screen brightness above 70%
The e-ink display has a very low refresh rate of 12Hz, making it uncomfortable to watch videos on
The price tag of $2800 is quite high, especially considering the lack of a dedicated graphics card

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen8 I just might be the surprise winner in a crowded field of portable PCs.
It redefines what you can expect from a laptop under $1,200.
With two SDIM RAM slots and two M.2, 2280 storage slots, memory upgrades are both easy and flexible.
The Intel Core Ultra 7,255H processor powers through everyday tasks with ease and handles heavier workflows like multitasking, light content creation, and even some programming or design work.
The display is sharp at 1,920x1200 resolution and in the productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio, it does the job just fine for reading, browsing, writing, or watching videos.
It shines with its array of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, a full-sized SD card reader, and RJ45 Ethernet.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 is an intriguing laptop that combines a stunning 13.3-inch OLED display with a powerful Intel Core i7 chip. Its sleek and sturdy design features a brushed aluminum finish, complete with a 12-inch e-ink screen on the back that swivels for reading comfort. With a weight of just three pounds, this device promises to deliver both style and substance. But is it worth the hefty price tag?

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 is a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its price tag. With a compact and durable design, this machine delivers performance and features that make it a strong contender in the portable PC market. Its upgradeability, powerful Intel Core processor, and decent battery life make it an ideal choice for students, freelancers, and small business users seeking a reliable daily driver.

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