Lenovo Think Book Plus Gen 5 Hybrid Review

 

🧠 Overview

A bold experiment in hardware: this is a dual-device setup—a Windows laptop base (“Hybrid Station”) and a detachable Android tablet (“Hybrid Tab”), with separate CPUs, RAM, storage, and batteries wired.com+6xda-developers.com+6tomsguide.com+6wired.com+3tomsguide.com+3tomshardware.com+3.

🔧 Specs

ComponentHybrid Station (Base)Hybrid Tab (Display)
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake), 32 GB LPDDR5x, 1 TB PCIe 4 SSDSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12 GB LPDDR5x, 256 GB UFS 3.1 bgr.com+4tomshardware.com+4mezha.media+4
Display—14″ 2.8K OLED touchscreen
Battery75 Wh38 Wh
Weight2.1 lb (base), 1.7 lb (tablet)
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 + 1× 3.5 mm jack (base); 1× USB-C (tablet)

✅ Pros

  • Genuine dual-OS device: Windows and Android run on separate hardware, letting each shine as it's meant to .

  • Vibrant OLED screen + audio: 2.8K OLED delivers crisp visuals; quality speakers enhance media and presentations bgr.com+2tomsguide.com+2mezha.media+2.

  • Flexible workflow: Detach tablet for Android use, dock for Windows, or run Android apps inside Windows via “Hybrid Stream” PiP tomshardware.com+1tomsguide.com+1.

  • Solid performance: Intel Meteor Lake and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 provide smooth multitasking and media handling bgr.com+4wired.com+4tomsguide.com+4.

❌ Cons

  • Pricey: Launched around $2 000–3 500 USD; high cost for a niche use case mezha.media+2wired.com+2bgr.com+2.

  • Heavy & bulky: Nearly 4 lb combined, plus large power brick—less portable than standard 2‑in‑1s wired.com.

  • Port limitations: Only 3 USB‑C/Thunderbolt ports in total—requires dongles for many peripherals wired.com+1tomsguide.com+1.

  • Detachment feels finicky: Tablet must be exactly 90° to detach, requiring pressure that may feel awkward wired.com+1tomsguide.com+1.

  • Battery life so-so: Around 8–12 hours combined usage; moderate for productivity but far below ultra-portable rivals .

🎯 Who’s It For?

  • Professionals using both Android and Windows ecosystems seriously—e.g., tablet-centric work and desktop-grade tasks.

  • Frequent presenters who benefit from the easel display and seamless OS switching.

  • Not ideal for casual users; better alternatives include standalone tablets and 2‑in‑1 laptops (e.g., Yoga 9i).

💡 Final Verdict

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid shines as a unique, dual-functional device for users needing full-fledged Android and Windows experiences without compromise. However, its weight, price, and quirks make it a specialist’s choice. Most users may find better value in traditional convertible laptops or investing in a quality tablet and laptop separately.


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