Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G5 Hybrid: specs, size and price
A 14-inch Windows laptop whose OLED screen detaches as a Snapdragon Android tablet
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G5 Hybrid Photo: large-screens.com
Key specifications
- Screen14.0″ OLED, 60 Hz
- Aspect ratio16:10 (1.60)wide: good for videos and split screen
- Resolution2880 × 1800 pixelssharp (243 ppi)
- Brightness350 nitsfine indoors, too dim outdoors in summer
- Screen area568 cm² · 94 % of a Letter sheet
- SystemAndroid 13, later Android 14 (ZUI) on the tablet + Windows 11 in the keyboard base
- ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (tablet) + Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (base)
- Weight785 g (1.73 lb)
- Penincluded
- Keyboardincluded
- Statusolder model
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G5 Hybrid: strengths and weaknesses
Verdict: a clever Windows + Android hybrid, but costly
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a Windows 11 laptop whose 14-inch screen detaches as an Android tablet with its own chip, memory and battery. It went on sale in August 2024 in the US, the UK and Europe. Reviewers liked the idea, the solid build and the quick switch between Windows and Android (XDA: 8/10), but found it heavy, awkward to detach and expensive (Android Authority: 7/10; PCWorld: 3.5/5).
Screen: sharp OLED, but 60 Hz, 390 nits and PWM flicker
The OLED screen is about 9 % larger than the screen of the 13-inch iPad Pro. Its 16:10 format is wide, made for videos; as a hand-held tablet, reviewers found it unwieldy. It is sharp (2880 × 1800, 243 ppi) but only 60 Hz, under glossy anti-reflective glass. Lenovo rates it at 350 nits; Notebookcheck measured 390 nits, enough in the shade but not in direct sun, and PWM flicker at 242 Hz.
Two computers: a Snapdragon tablet and a Core Ultra base
The tablet uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 2022 flagship chip that runs Android smoothly, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage (no microSD). It shipped with Android 13 and Google Play and later received Android 14; Lenovo publishes no update policy. The keyboard base is a full PC (Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, two Thunderbolt 4 ports). A key switches systems in about two seconds, and a shared folder syncs files (Thurrott).
Pen included; detaching takes a firm pull
The Tab Pen Plus and an easel are included. The tablet weighs 785 g and has four speakers, but only one USB 2.0 port and no headphone jack; the complete laptop weighs 1.75 kg (Lenovo). No review measured the tablet’s own battery life (Lenovo: up to 10.3 hours of video); in Windows, Notebookcheck measured 5 hours of Wi-Fi browsing. Detaching takes a firm pull, and reattaching can need several tries (Android Central).
One configuration, announced in January 2024
Lenovo announced it in January 2024 at an expected $1,999; shops later sold the single configuration at about that price (TechRadar).
Pros
- Absolutely unique Windows + Android hybrid device
- Large detachable 14-inch Android tablet
- Powerful Windows laptop
- Windows/Android switch works great
- Stylus is included (Tab Pen Plus)
- Peerless device with exceptional potential
Cons
- Display max brightness is only 400 nits
- Combo is heavy
- Android tablet is a little awkward to use
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- Unclear security updates situation
- Super expensive
Performance
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is powered by the relatively old Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, released in 2022 and built on a 4 nm process. It is a mid-range chip, fast enough for multitasking, drawing apps and most games; only the most demanding games and video editing will push it to its limits. Compared with other large tablets:
- The Apple M5 in the Apple iPad Pro 13″ (M5) is about 3 times faster.
- The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U in the Minisforum V3 3-in-1 is about 2.5 times faster.
- The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is about 2.5 times faster than the Meswao MES-B3 (Pro) and its MediaTek Helio G99.
Brightness
The screen of the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid reaches 350 nits according to Lenovo, which is enough indoors, but not for outdoor use in the summer (600 nits is the minimum). Notebookcheck measured 390 nits.
Size compared with the iPad Pro and a sheet of paper
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid
11.9 × 7.4 in - iPad Pro 13″
10.4 × 7.8 in - Letter sheet
11.0 × 8.5 in
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G5 Hybrid drawn to scale with the 13-inch iPad Pro and a Letter sheet.
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.0 inches |
| Screen area | 88.1 in² · 568 cm² · 94 % of a Letter sheet · 109 % of the 13″ iPad Pro |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1800 |
| Pixel density | 243 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 (1.60) |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Max brightness (maker) | 350 nits |
| Max brightness (measured) | 390 cd/m² (Notebookcheck) |
| Min brightness (measured) | 0.9 cd/m² (Notebookcheck) |
| Surface | anti-reflective coating |
| Performance and software | |
| Operating system | Android 13, later Android 14 (ZUI) on the tablet + Windows 11 in the keyboard base (ZUI 15.1) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (tablet) + Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (base) (4 nm) |
| Class | upper mid-range |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB (UFS 3.1) |
| microSD | no |
| Pen and keyboard | |
| Pen | included — Lenovo Tab Pen Plus |
| Keyboard | included — ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid Station |
| Built-in kickstand | no |
| Design and battery | |
| Weight (tablet) | 785 g (1.73 lb) |
| Weight with keyboard | 1,750 g (3.86 lb) |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm |
| Dimensions | 313.5 × 224 × 6.6 mm |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh · 38.7 Wh |
| Ports | Tablet: 1 × USB-C (USB 2.0, Power Delivery 3.0, PPS, OTG, audio), inaccessible when docked; base: 2 × USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Video out (USB-C) | yes |
| Headphone jack | no |
| Speakers | 4 |
| Cameras | 13 MP + 5 MP ultra-wide rear with flash, 1080p front with IR (tablet) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, no cellular |
| Colours | Luna Grey |
| Price and availability | |
| Launch price (manufacturer) | $1,999 (2024) |
| Status | older model |
| Released | August 2024 |
| Sold in | USA, UK, Europe |
Specifications checked on October 2, 2026. Prices are those set by the manufacturer, at launch or on its own store at the date shown (in Europe including VAT; US prices before sales tax). Shop and Amazon prices differ.
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