Laptops

ThinkBook is Lenovo’s new line of business-oriented laptops

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme gets a refresh, too!

Published

May 14, 2019

Daniel Morial

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ThinkPad 14s | Image credit: Lenovo

When we think about business laptops, the famous ThinkPad comes first into our minds. Lenovo, the current maker of ThinkPad notebooks, now has a new sub-brand to cater to the growing enterprise market — the ThinkBook.

Under the ThinkBook line, Lenovo has two new laptops. First is the ThinkBook 13s which is primarily built for mobile business. It features a slim and metal body with a mineral gray finish. As its name suggests, it has a 13.3-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution and Dolby Vision support. It also has Harman-branded speakers with Dolby Audio.

Like with current ThinkPads, the 13-inch ThinkBook is equipped with a physical camera shutter for full control over camera and privacy. It has an anti-spill design for its keyboard and a lay-flat hinge as well. As for its battery life, it promises up to 14 hours with its 45Whr cell.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s | Image credit: Lenovo

If you prefer a bigger notebook, there’s also the ThinkBook 14s. It practically has the same metal body and mineral gray finish of the 13s, but with a bigger 14-inch Full HD display. It has the same anti-spill keyboard and lay-flat hinge, too. With its larger screen though, it has a slightly shorter battery life of 10 hours.

Specs-wise, both share the same eighth-gen Intel Core i7 processor with up to 16GB DDR4 memory and 512GB SSD. There’s an option to have discrete graphics using AMD’s Radeon 540X.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s | Image credit: Lenovo

Connectivity is one of the strengths of business notebooks. The new ThinkBook line is no different. It’s equipped with a USB-C (Gen2), two USB 3.1, an HDMI, and a 3.5mm combo jack. It also comes with a fingerprint reader built into the power button and TPM 2.0 security chip.

What will make the ThinkBook appealing for businesses is its price. The ThinkBook 13s starts at US$ 729. Meanwhile, the ThinkBook 14s starts at US$749. Both will ship in the US this month.

For those who need more power and have extra cash can look into the refreshed ThinkPad X1 Extreme. The second-generation X1 Extreme now has the option for a 4K OLED touchscreen and ninth-gen Core i9 processors.

Lenovo ThinkPad Extreme X1 | Image credit: Lenovo

The graphics department has also updated the old NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti to the newer GTX 1650 Max-Q. The upgrade should offer a small bump in performance and support for new features. Pricing starts at US$ 1,500 for the base variant which starts shipping in July. The OLED version won’t come until August.

Related Topics:Lenovo ThinkBook 13s ThinkBook 14s ThinkPad X1 Extreme

Laptops

Spotlight: ASUS ProArt P16

This Windows Laptop Redefines Creative Power!

Published

November 7, 2025

GadgetMatch

The ASUS ProArt P16 is a flagship Windows laptop built for creators who demand serious power, color accuracy, and performance.

With AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX SoC, NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics, and a stunningly massive 16-inch 4K OLED display, this machine is made to handle your most demanding creative work, anywhere.

Want to know more? Here’s our Spotlight on the ASUS ProArt P16.

Laptops

M5 MacBook Pro review

So much POWER!

Published

October 25, 2025

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

Apple just dropped the newly-refreshed M5 MacBook Pro.

It’s faster than ever — but not in the way you think.

Wanna know the truth about its real-world performance?

Head over to our in-depth M5 MacBook Pro review now to find out if this is your GadgetMatch.

Most especially, if it’s worth the upgrade for both Intel and M1 users.

Features

ASUS ExpertBook P5: Built for Power, Durability, and Security

Tough, secure, and ready for AI-powered work.

Published

October 24, 2025

Manila Connoisseur and GadgetMatch

Your flagship business laptop may be powerful — but is it also durable and secure?

Meet the new ASUS ExpertBook P5, the headliner of ASUS’ latest productivity lineup. Designed for today’s business professionals, this machine redefines what it means to be a true flagship for work.

Tough enough for business

While most laptops in this segment deliver expected performance and AI computing power, ASUS goes a step further with enterprise-level security and military-grade durability.

The ExpertBook P5 complies with US Military Grade Standards and has passed more than 20 rigorous tests, proving just how tough it really is.

ASUS didn’t stop there — the brand subjected its new laptops to even more punishing trials:

The hinge was opened and closed 50,000 times.
The display was held from its tip — no cracks, no breaks.
Metal-reinforced ports were pushed to the limit.
The laptop has even been stood on and kept going.
Its spill-resistant keyboard survived splashes and stayed functional.

Accidents happen, but with the ExpertBook P5, you know your laptop is built to take a beating.

If you work under pressure, your laptop should too.

Security that goes beyond the basics

Durability is only part of the story. The ASUS ExpertBook P5 also comes with enterprise-grade protection powered by ExpertGuardian — a robust security suite designed to keep business users safe.

It features a BIOS that meets top-tier security standards, and with Windows 11 out of the box, it’s fortified against both firmware attacks and software threats.

ASUS also offers five years of BIOS and driver support, along with a free year of McAfee+ Premium to further protect your data and devices.

Power that keeps up with you

Performance is at the core of every ExpertBook, and the P5 doesn’t disappoint. It’s powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, capable of handling intensive workloads and local AI processing with ease.

This power is paired with impressive energy efficiency and long battery life, ensuring you stay productive longer.

Connectivity is equally future-ready — the ExpertBook P5 is Wi-Fi 7 compatible, providing faster and smoother wireless performance wherever you go.

Designed for professionals

The chassis has been thoughtfully designed for flexibility and longevity. Users can expand memory and storage over time, and the improved ExpertCool system ensures better airflow and cooling during long hours of work.

Up front, you get an anti-glare display with up to 2.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate — perfect for clear visuals during meetings or even the occasional gaming session.

All the essential ports and connectors are neatly arranged around the edges, offering full support for your peripherals and accessories.

Despite all that, the ExpertBook P5 remains sleek and lightweight, thanks to its aluminum body — an ideal travel companion for business trips.

Smarter meetings with AI

When it comes to AI, the P5 truly lives up to its “all-in-one” business promise.

It comes equipped with ExpertMeet, ASUS’ suite of AI-powered collaboration tools designed to elevate your meetings.

With ExpertMeet, the P5 can:

Clean up audio, block background noise, and recognize speakers.
Transcribe meetings instantly.
Translate subtitles for calls and recordings in real time.

On the Copilot+ side, users can access Windows Studio Effects and other AI-driven enhancements for communication and productivity.

Premium performance without the premium price

The ASUS ExpertBook P5 is packed with flagship features — minus the flagship price tag. In the Philippines, it starts at PhP 82,995.

Expert-crafted. AI-powered. Built for worry-free business. From performance to AI, efficiency to durability, and security to style — the ASUS ExpertBook P5 has all bases covered.