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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 3 Laptop: Ryzen 5 5600U, 13.3" IPS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Lenovo via eBay has Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 3 Laptop (20YA001NUS) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600U 2.3GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 1920x1200 300-nit 100% sRGB IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz Memory
  • 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • 802.11AC (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • A nice balance of features on this highly portable laptop. This is well-suited most everyday use cases. The 1920x1200 300-nit IPS display will look great in most environments.
    • This price is $689.01 lower (51% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty (depot or carry-in).
    • See the full specs on Lenovo.com for additional info about this laptop.
  • About this store:
    • Lenovo via ebay offers 30 day returns.

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Lenovo via eBay has Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 3 Laptop (20YA001NUS) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600U 2.3GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 13.3" 1920x1200 300-nit 100% sRGB IPS Display
  • 16GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz Memory
  • 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard + Fingerprint Reader
  • 802.11AC (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • A nice balance of features on this highly portable laptop. This is well-suited most everyday use cases. The 1920x1200 300-nit IPS display will look great in most environments.
    • This price is $689.01 lower (51% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty (depot or carry-in).
    • See the full specs on Lenovo.com for additional info about this laptop.
  • About this store:
    • Lenovo via ebay offers 30 day returns.

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I have this unit with 5800u cpu and a macbook air 8gb

1. m1 air trackpad is a lot better because the click in the thinkbook trackpad is a little loud and the texture is not as smooth as glass surface trackpads. Thinkbook trackpad is serviceable and accurate, it's not really bad.
2. m1 air speakers are better but not so much
3. m1 keyboard backlighting is much better due to automatic screen brightness sensors and less light leak. thinkbook has manual key brightness. Both keyboards have almost the same depth and tactility. I personally like the m1 keyboard in terms of look
4. m1 air has no fan. Thinkbook has 2 fans, and you can hear them from time to time if plugged in. In battery mode the fans are running but you barely hear them. The fan of this thinkbook doesn't turn off, it will always run and a a bit overkill.
5. thinkbook does not run hot, fan is a little aggressive. I think they could have made the fans spin slower to achieve a quieter operation when plugged in.
6. m1 air screen has better contrast but it's glossy compared to matte screen of the thinkbook. Day-to-day usage I don't find viewing on a glossy screen a problem. The screen cleaning from smudges and oils is annoying though. Matte screens are so much easier to clean and hide these marks.
7. Surfing, music, office documents. m1 air battery at 12-14 hrs. thinkbook battery doing the same task at better battery mode is around 9 hrs. Intelligent mode goes down to 5 hrs.
8. Autocad and sketchup. m1 air battery 9-11 hrs. thinkbook 4 hrs at intelligent cooling. It's not advisable to use the better battery mode as it's not as responsive with this kind of task.
9. webcam on m1 is better than thinkbook. mic for both is good
10. The screen hinge of thinkbook goes 180degree. This provides you with the optimal angle when you're using a laptop stand to increase the height of the screen and reduce neck pain. The m1 air has an angle limit which forces you to look down on a steep angle and washes out the screen color (this limit is obvious at 25deg. stand angle). This is only a problem if you use a laptop stand like moft or ringke.
11. thinkbook is lighter, not so much but you'll easily feel the diff one hand
12. thinkbook case has a better chamfer edge. I find the m1 air case edge too sharp and prone to dents
13. thinkbook screen to body ratio is better
14. thinkbook has a few garbage preinstalled products
15. if you use an ssd external drive. The read and write transfer speed through usb-c is a lot faster in m1 than the thinkbook
16. you get a built in usb-a port and hdmi with thinkbook which is a godsend in a business environment (meeting rooms etc). m1 air is dongle life
17. Both have power delivery and will charge even with small usb c chargers
18. fingerprint readers are reliable and fast for both

m1 air is more expensive so it might not be a good comparison. You also have to consider the 16gb ram and upgradeable 512ssd of the thinkbook vs 8gb of air. The m1 air is fast but when you hit the ram limit threshold, you will really feel the stutters and beachball slowness. As long as you don't hit that ram limitation, I can easily say the m1 air feels faster and more responsive. The battery life is also consistent and predictable. But at 650usd, this is better than the macbook air unless you're into macos system. Hopefully this will help a lot of buyers on the fence between these two products
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Feb 1, 2022 4:16 PM
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3point14Feb 1, 2022 4:16 PM
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Quote from s33ker View quoted comment :
How does it compare to this HP model for $50 more? I'm definitely not computer savvy but enjoy the option of a touchscreen

HP Pavilion 13.3" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800U - 1920 x 1200 - Windows 11
$699
https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...67826.html [costco.com]
I was on the cusp of buying that HP, but once I witnessed the "Anti-Glare" display in the store, I immediately decided otherwise. I'm not sure if it can be turned off, but the guy working in the computer area seemed to think that it was built into the screen. I would suggest dropping by your local Costco to view it in person before you buy.
Feb 1, 2022 4:19 PM
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zhamilton05Feb 1, 2022 4:19 PM
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Quote from s33ker View quoted comment :
How does it compare to this HP model for $50 more? I'm definitely not computer savvy but enjoy the option of a touchscreen

HP Pavilion 13.3" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800U - 1920 x 1200 - Windows 11
$699
https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...67826.html
From what I recall when considering that HP last year, performance is heavily throttled because of the tiny chassis, and the keyboard lighting is poor on the silver deck. Nice device overall though. I would go with this Lenovo for somewhat better build quality, and (hopefully) not as much throttling.
Feb 1, 2022 4:38 PM
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kouloutyFeb 1, 2022 4:38 PM
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Quote from 3point14 View quoted comment :
I was on the cusp of buying that HP, but once I witnessed the "Anti-Glare" display in the store, I immediately decided otherwise. I'm not sure if it can be turned off, but the guy working in the computer area seemed to think that it was built into the screen. I would suggest dropping by your local Costco to view it in person before you buy.
I'm in the market for a 16:10 laptop with 16GB of ram.

My local Costco had a similar HP 13" but it had the 1920x1080 screen. That particular one had a very bad glare.

This reviewer does not like the HP because of the throttling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTiP3Ob5s6I
Feb 1, 2022 4:43 PM
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BigBoss44Feb 1, 2022 4:43 PM
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How do these compare to the M1 Macbook Airs? I use a macbook air for work and its been great, I wanted to get something comparable to own but have never used a ThinkBook before.
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Quote from s33ker View quoted comment :
How does it compare to this HP model for $50 more? I'm definitely not computer savvy but enjoy the option of a touchscreen

HP Pavilion 13.3" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800U - 1920 x 1200 - Windows 11
$699
https://www.costco.com/hp-pavilio...67826.html [costco.com]
This one is better, except the weight. This has slightly stronger build quality, almost 14 WHr larger battery (42 Whr vs 56 WHr battery) and better performance. HP Pavilion Aero 13 is basically configured for running cooler and quieter over everything else and the Ryzen Processor is heavily throttled, almost always staying below 20W during load whereas this one is one of the better implementation of 5800U for performance, having dual fan design and can go up to 30-35W during short burst and sustain 22W-25W for longer during, in performance mode.
Feb 1, 2022 5:37 PM
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jcrandall6Feb 1, 2022 5:37 PM
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Good deal, I bought the Costco Dell 13 last weekend which is an i5-11th gen. This CPU (the 5600U) is slightly faster, graphics rated slightly lower. Main reason I switched is the Dell screen feels flimsy, and there are common complaints of touchpad issues. The Lenovo seems better constructed and all metal versus the Dell has top only. $40 higher, hopefully worth eliminating any future issues. Lenovo has Windows 10 Pro vs Dell has Windows 11 Home. I use Remote Desktop to the Pro is also a benefit.

I purchased via Perks at Work for $638, just a little cheaper than the eBay deal.
Last edited by jcrandall6 February 1, 2022 at 09:43 AM.
Feb 1, 2022 6:20 PM
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nowaymanFeb 1, 2022 6:20 PM
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Quote from 3point14 View quoted comment :
I was on the cusp of buying that HP, but once I witnessed the "Anti-Glare" display in the store, I immediately decided otherwise. I'm not sure if it can be turned off, but the guy working in the computer area seemed to think that it was built into the screen. I would suggest dropping by your local Costco to view it in person before you buy.
I don't like shiny screens. What was wrong with the anti glare?

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Feb 1, 2022 7:50 PM
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nehmiaFeb 1, 2022 7:50 PM
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Is the wifi chipset in this intel or realtek?
Feb 1, 2022 8:20 PM
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sloppyjoe4byFeb 1, 2022 8:20 PM
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Quote from nowayman View quoted comment :
I don't like shiny screens. What was wrong with the anti glare?
I don't think it's the anti-glare, it's the privacy screen from what I have read that makes the slightest off angle viewing miserable
Feb 1, 2022 8:49 PM
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DelightfulSnow113Feb 1, 2022 8:49 PM
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Quote from BigBoss44 View quoted comment :
How do these compare to the M1 Macbook Airs? I use a macbook air for work and its been great, I wanted to get something comparable to own but have never used a ThinkBook before.
If you like the MacOS system or use it a lot then try to find the MacBook air m1. They're probably similar spec wise except the speaker and track pad on the Mac will be immensely better
Feb 1, 2022 9:07 PM
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RikiIFeb 1, 2022 9:07 PM
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Is the ssd or hard drive upgradable to 1tb
Feb 1, 2022 10:14 PM
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CharlesMTFFeb 1, 2022 10:14 PM
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Opinions on this system versus the Acer Swift 3 on Amazon from a few days ago?
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/696697

Worth the $70 difference?
Feb 1, 2022 10:43 PM
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XenOzSuPaFeb 1, 2022 10:43 PM
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Not too computer shabby, will this be good for gaming or look elsewhere?
Feb 1, 2022 11:11 PM
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zhamilton05Feb 1, 2022 11:11 PM
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Quote from CharlesMTF View quoted comment :
Opinions on this system versus the Acer Swift 3 on Amazon from a few days ago?
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/696697

Worth the $70 difference?
This has 16gb of RAM while the Acer has 8gb non-upgradeable. Better build quality on the Lenovo, too

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