Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Review: A Stunning Display Unveiled at CES 2025
At first glance, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 appears to be just another modern laptop enhanced with AI. However, press a special button at the top of the keyboard, and prepare to be amazed.
The screen actually rises up, providing an additional 2.7 inches of near-bezel-less, stunning display space. It’s not just a gimmick; it’s a brilliant feature that truly functions.
When the device’s screen extends vertically, the display size increases from 14 to 16.7 inches — that’s a 50% boost in usable area. It’s almost like having an extra screen attached to this portable gadget, which smoothly retracts behind the keyboard when not in use.
You can control the screen in two ways: using its designated key or by performing a specific hand gesture towards the built-in camera. Personally, I found the key to be easier to use. The gesture method requires practice, and I struggled to maintain the exact hand position needed for the screen to respond.
Functional Benefits of the Unfolding Screen
By raising the screen, you can utilize split-screen functionality, allowing you to work on a document while scrolling through news on the bottom. This feature also enables you to share your “second screen” during virtual meetings.
This is particularly advantageous for individuals like me, who often juggle numerous tabs while writing a script or article on one screen and searching for information on another. It benefits students, content creators, professionals, and anyone tired of lugging around an external monitor.
This innovative design also promotes better posture. By utilizing a taller screen that rises, it reduces issues like “tech neck” from prolonged downward gazing. Lenovo claims this design can alleviate strain after hours of screen time. Ergonomics have been a significant focus for Lenovo, and they’ve executed it well once again.
It makes a lot of sense when you consider that modern web designs are more suited to tall, narrow mobile phone displays. So, enhancing a laptop’s screen height is logical. Tools like spreadsheets, news sites, business documents, eBooks, and many other types of content work seamlessly on a taller screen format.
From Concept to Reality
This design was showcased by Lenovo in previous CES events as a concept, but now it is officially a tangible product. The question remains, will it find an audience?
It does bring to mind the period when feature phones were all the rage, with companies like LG, Motorola, and Kyocera producing some flashy designs that didn’t last long. (Do any of you still have an LG Wing phone that has a second screen that flips out?) Regardless, innovation is continuous, and new designs often follow quickly behind.
In 2025, the landscape has evolved significantly. Unique laptop designs have been scarce, but flexible display technology is now making its entrance into the laptop market, with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 leading the way.
Could rollable displays become the next trend like foldable phones? It’s too early to tell, but with a plethora of MacBook imitators flooding the market—characterized by metal bodies and minimalist designs—anything new and a bit unconventional has potential to stand out.
Top-notch Features at a Premium Price
The standout feature of this laptop is undoubtedly its striking design, but performance is equally impressive. Equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors and delivering smooth visuals on a 120Hz OLED display, the ThinkBook is poised to be a high-end laptop. Add in Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and Wi-Fi 7, and you have a truly premium device.
Whether you admire it or raise an eyebrow in skepticism, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is undeniably a captivating gadget — until you see its price tag: it’s anticipated to hit the market early this year, the starting price will be a staggering $3,499.
Such a price tag appears exorbitant for a device that might cater to a very specific market… or it could be justifiable if it leads to a brand-new category of gadgets. For the moment, it’s exciting, impressive, and definitely pricey.