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Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Series

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF000UMCProcessor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7200U, Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300HQ, Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300U, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7600U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.36kg, 1.362kg, 1.364kg, 2.3kg
Price: 2099 euro
Average Score: 80.83% - good
Average of 13 scores (from 22 reviews)
price: 95%, performance: 83%, features: 74%, display: 91%, mobility: 86%, workmanship: 96%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 90%

 

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HGS00V00

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HGS00V00Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HGS00V00
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7600U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 1.364kg
Price: 2099 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

87.4% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (Core i7, WQHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
High-end business. We review the top-tier configuration of the new Lenovo ThinkPad T470s. Besides a healthy amount of memory as well as storage and a new Kaby Lake processor, the Chinese manufacturer also implements a brighter WQHD panel. We are a bit surprised by the weak cooling performance, because the ULV processor cannot utilize its full potential. Update: BIOS 1.07, Verdict, Rating
87.4% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s – What is the best display option? | Notebookcheck
Agony of choice. We compare the displays for the new ThinkPad T470s. WQHD, Full HD or touchscreen – how does the choice influence the picture quality as well as the battery runtime?

 

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0012US

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0012USNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0012US
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.362kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 78.8% - good

Average of 10 scores (from 16 reviews)

 

Reviews

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (7300U, FHD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Serious business. Today we evaluate another T470s configuration; this one features an FHD anti-glare touchscreen and a somewhat more mainstream setup than our previous candidate—with a lower price to match. Find out how well it stacks up against the competition in our full review.
Lenovo T470S review: The right laptop for Windows Insiders
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Lenovo T470S is a bit pricey but is still a great laptop for Windows Insiders. It is not overly fancy and comes with excellent specs that make the unit future proof, a plethora of ports, a great keyboard and trackpad, and an excellent display. Battery life will also last all day, ensuring that you’ll never miss a Windows Insider build. You can purchase the Lenovo T470S from Lenovo by checking here. Base prices on the unit start at $1,079.10, with a more expensive option of $1,502.10.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2017
Lenovo T470S review: The right laptop for Windows Insiders
Source: On MSFT English Archive.org version
At the end of the day, the Lenovo T470S is a bit pricey but is still a great laptop for Windows Insiders. It is not overly fancy and comes with excellent specs that make the unit future proof, a plethora of ports, a great keyboard and trackpad, and an excellent display. Battery life will also last all day, ensuring that you’ll never miss a Windows Insider build. You can purchase the Lenovo T470S from Lenovo by checking here. Base prices on the unit start at $1,079.10, with a more expensive option of $1,502.10.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2017
94% Lenovo ThinkPad T470S review: Great battery, nice screen, good performance
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
A great Ultrabook for business or personal use. Great improvement to the trackpad, decent improvement to the keyboard, great battery life and nice screen. You can’t go wrong with this one if this is in your price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 95% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 100%
94% Lenovo ThinkPad T470S review: Great battery, nice screen, good performance
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
A great Ultrabook for business or personal use. Great improvement to the trackpad, decent improvement to the keyboard, great battery life and nice screen. You can’t go wrong with this one if this is in your price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 95% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 100%
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review: A Slim And Nimble Workhorse
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
As a work laptop, the ThinkPad T470s might just strike an ideal balance for many mainstream users. However, starting at $975 and for $1319 or so as tested, this is a premium ThinkPad model with a price tag to go with it. Great performance and excellent battery life are what many are looking for, followed by light weight, a decent display and ample IO connectivity options. It just so happens, the Lenovo ThinkPad T470s has it all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2017
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review: A Slim And Nimble Workhorse
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
As a work laptop, the ThinkPad T470s might just strike an ideal balance for many mainstream users. However, starting at $975 and for $1319 or so as tested, this is a premium ThinkPad model with a price tag to go with it. Great performance and excellent battery life are what many are looking for, followed by light weight, a decent display and ample IO connectivity options. It just so happens, the Lenovo ThinkPad T470s has it all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2017
90% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The T470s comes with Windows 10 Home by default, or you can step up to Windows 10 Pro, as on our tested machine, for $30. All models come with what Microsoft calls "Windows 10 Signature Edition," a clean build of Windows with no trialware, third-party AV packages, unwanted toolbars, or other utilities. This helps speed bootup and also makes it easier for IT departments tasked with rolling out laptops to end users. The ThinkPad T470s is backed by a one-year parts-and-labor warranty with carry-in or depot service.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The T470s comes with Windows 10 Home by default, or you can step up to Windows 10 Pro, as on our tested machine, for $30. All models come with what Microsoft calls "Windows 10 Signature Edition," a clean build of Windows with no trialware, third-party AV packages, unwanted toolbars, or other utilities. This helps speed bootup and also makes it easier for IT departments tasked with rolling out laptops to end users. The ThinkPad T470s is backed by a one-year parts-and-labor warranty with carry-in or depot service.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Lenovo Thinkpad T470s Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The ThinkPad T470s is an upgrade over the outgoing ThinkPad T460s, and a solid competitor to the Dell Latitude 14 7000 (7480). It combines a healthy mix of business-friendly features, including a good screen, first-class input devices, docking capability, and system performance to rank up high on our list of great 14-inch business class notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo Thinkpad T470s Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The ThinkPad T470s is an upgrade over the outgoing ThinkPad T460s, and a solid competitor to the Dell Latitude 14 7000 (7480). It combines a healthy mix of business-friendly features, including a good screen, first-class input devices, docking capability, and system performance to rank up high on our list of great 14-inch business class notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s isn't revolutionary, but is a reliable and travel-friendly business laptop loaded with modern features and ports, making it a worthy upgrade to its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s isn't revolutionary, but is a reliable and travel-friendly business laptop loaded with modern features and ports, making it a worthy upgrade to its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s is a thin computer with strong performance and a wonderful keyboard, but competitors offer lower weight or longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s is a thin computer with strong performance and a wonderful keyboard, but competitors offer lower weight or longer battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Test: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s - vybavený hi-end pracovní notebook nově i ve stříbrné barvě
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light weight; stylish design; good ergonomy. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2017
Test: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s - vybavený hi-end pracovní notebook nově i ve stříbrné barvě
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light weight; stylish design; good ergonomy. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2017

 

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0017RT

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0017RTNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF0017RT
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7200U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.36kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Thinkpad T470S – Игрок Высшей Лиги
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful design; nice performance; good display; comfortable keyboard; fast fingerprint sensor; support LTE.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017
Đánh giá ThinkPad T470s chính hãng: đậm chất dòng T, hiệu năng tốt, pin 6 giờ, giá 28,9 triệu
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; good connectivity; decent ergonomy; nice display; good speakers; fast fingerprint sensor; high performance; good cooling system. Negative: Mediocre design; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2017

 

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF000UMC

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF000UMCNotebook: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s-20HF000UMC
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i5-7300HQ
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Foreign Reviews

Recenze: Lenovo ThinkPad T470s – pracovna sbalená na cesty
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; beautiful design; pleasant ergonomy; silent system; high performance; long battery life. Negative: Weak hardware; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2017
ThinkPad T470s: prověřená tradice v neobvyklém provedení
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; high performance; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2017

 

Comment

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.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7600U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.8 to 3.9 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process. Integrates a HD Graphics 620 clocked at 300 - 1150 MHz and is manufactured in an improved 14nm process.

i5-7300U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process. Compared to the older Core i7-7500U, the i5 offers only 3 MB L3 cache but the same Turbo clock speed.

i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.

i5-7300HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture running at 2.5 - 3.5 GHz without Hyper Threading (which is supported by the faster i7 CPUs). The chip also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU clocked at 350 - 1000 MHz and is manufactured in a 14 nm process (improved compared to Skylake).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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80.83%: 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.

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Stefan Hinum, 2017-05-12 (Update: 2019-04-30)