Lenovo ThinkPad 25
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Average of 6 scores (from 10 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad 25
Retro rewind. What's old is new again in this special anniversary ThinkPad that throws out the AccuType keyboard in favor of the classic layout and design. Outside of the new keyboard, there isn't anything particularly new about the ThinkPad 25 that we haven't already covered on the ThinkPad T470.
Source: Hot Hardware

Some will certainly complain about the price; at $1,899 it's not a bargain machine. On the other hand, the ThinkPad 25 AE is meant to be a durable workhorse more than a gaming or multimedia machine, but it can handle a bit of both those tasks with enough gusto for most mainstream users. However, as workhorse laptops go, the ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition certainly lives up to IBM and Lenovo's legacy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2017
Source: Neowin

I found Lenovo's ThinkPad 25 to be a thoroughly enjoyable machine, but the bottom line is that if you're considering buying it, get it for the unique features that it offers, or nostalgia. If you're buying it for the specs, ports, Windows Hello, durability, and other great but not unique features, there are better alternatives, like the ThinkPad X1 Yoga.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Slashgear

The satisfaction a user will feel with this notebook relies at least partially on their connection to the original. The ThinkPad is one of the most memorable brand names in notebook computers, and Lenovo knows it. They’re not about to let consumers forget it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: On MSFT

At the end of the day, the ThinkPad 25 is one of the best ThinkPads ever. Though a bit pricey, it lives up to the hype and is a great option for those who want a nostalgic looking device. It also packs surprising specs, a familiar design and build, a mass selection of ports, and has a decent touchscreen display. There’s the added plus of throwback features like a classic keyboard, and also modern touches like Windows Hello and a Precision TouchPad. Battery life is great, and the laptop will last a user all day long. Originally on sale for $1899, supplies of the ThinkPad 25 are very limited, but you can sign up at Lenovo to learn when it is available by clicking here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2017
Source: Business News Daily

The Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition has the robust security features (including a fingerprint scanner and infrared camera for facial recognition) and the internal specs for heavy-duty business use, but its target demo is clearly die-hard fans of the ThinkPad line who want a special limited-edition laptop. It's not that the ThinkPad 25 is a poor machine – quite the opposite – but most business users value the ability to select from multiple laptop configurations, to avoid overpaying for features that aren't necessary.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/09/2017
Source: PC Mag

Lenovo's ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition laptop is a collector's item that whimsically combines the past and the present with a retro design and modern hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag

Although we wish that Lenovo had gone a little further down memory lane by adding a ThinkLight, and given users the option of a non-touch screen model, this special edition laptop is a great choice for ThinkPad fans or anyone who needs to get serious work done.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper

Lenovo's retro ThinkPad 25 is a "greatest hits" version of modern times' best-known business laptops, with a classic keyboard to swoon over and the top touches from the excellent T470.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: On MSFT

We just recently received our review unit, so we will be spending more time with it in the days ahead, and bringing you a full review. For now, we can reveal that the unit is powered by the powerful Intel 7th Generation Core i7-7500U processor clocked at 2.7GHz, with GeoForce 940MX graphics, and 16GB of RAM. It also features a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen display, 512GB SSD, and a Windows Hello Camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/05/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: VNReview

Positive: Classical design; good connectivity; comfortable keyboard; high performance; nice display; long battery life; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Poor display; poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2017
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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX: Mid-range laptop graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture. Compared to the older 940M, the MX now also supports GDDR5 graphics memory and maybe slightly faster clock speeds.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-7500U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.7 to 3.5 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
82.37%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.