The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G5 IRX is too expensive for the compromises
Despite the inflation of the last years, €2,000 is still a lot of money. Accordingly, a laptop that costs €2,000 will face different expectations than one that just costs around €1,000 - be it in terms of quality or performance.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 IRX, which we tested recently and which costs around €2,100 here in Germany, delivers on the performance part. With an Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop, both equipped with high power limits, the Lenovo laptop destroys the other creator laptops in the performance comparison. In most benchmarks, it tops the list.
Still, we have to ask the question: Is the ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 (available at Lenovo.com) really worth its price? Despite the high price-range, there are some questionable compromises, for example with the screen: The ThinkBook is offered with two normal IPS LCDs, either a 2.5K one or the 3.2K panel of our review device. Many laptops for creators have OLED or miniLED screens that offer much better contrast - the ThinkBook lacks this option completely.
The other big drawback of this model is the battery life - a compromise that naturally comes with the performance? Maybe in part, but Lenovo could have put in a bigger battery to at least lessen the problem. With just 80 Wh capacity, it is a relatively small battery for such a powerhouse. The theoretical maximum would be 99.99 Wh.
Last, but certainly not least: The device has a warranty of just one year. For a device that costs €1,000, this may be OK, but if you double the price, a longer warranty would certainly be an expectation.
