Lenovo ThinkPad T470s Windows 10 Pro i7-7500U 12GB 1TB 14" WQHD Matte Fingerprint SmartCard Black

ThinkPad T470s WQHD Business Laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T470s is a 14-inch business laptop with a 2560 x 1440 IPS matte display, Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 12GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB SSD. It ships with Windows 10 Pro and includes a fingerprint reader, smart card reader, backlit keyboard and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. The UltraNav touchpad and integrated webcam complete the mobile workstation package.

Upgrade from slower storage and lower resolution

Replacing a mechanical hard drive with the 1TB SSD cuts boot time by nearly three times and opens files up to 30 percent faster, with sustained transfers around 200 MB/s compared to 50-120 MB/s on rotating media. The WQHD panel adds sharpness over standard HD screens for detailed spreadsheets and code. Buyers who need touchscreen input or a higher refresh rate panel should look elsewhere.

Simple deployment with standard ports

Four USB ports and Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C handle peripherals and external displays without adapters. The lightweight chassis weighs between 2 and 2.9 lbs for easy travel. Memory is soldered, so the 12GB capacity cannot be increased later, and the battery is internal rather than hot-swappable.

Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and military testing

Intel Thunderbolt 3 provides up to 40 Gbps data and video bandwidth through the USB-C port for docks and high-speed storage. Every unit passes 12 military-spec tests and over 200 quality checks for vibration, shock, temperature and humidity resistance. The non-touch matte display reduces glare in bright offices but does not support pen or finger input.