Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (14-Inch, 2017)

23 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (14-Inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and sound. The portability and performance also get good opinions. There are some negative opinions about the screen and keyboard, and reviews about the durability and battery are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (14-Inch, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Benjamin Herzig (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (HD-Display, HD 620) Laptop Review

Display from the Stone Age. Lenovo's ThinkPad E470 is an affordable ThinkPad with its largest user base among students and home office users. We have already reviewed this laptop in review earlier this year. However today we are reviewing a model with...

decent case ; comfortable input devices ; decent application performance ; fast Wi-Fi connection ; quiet and cool even under load ; improved battery life

no USB Type-C ; only 12 months warranty ; abysmal TN HD display with disgraceful viewing angles ; reduced CPU performance on battery ; low-frequency PWM flickering at brightness levels of less than 90 %

The bottom line is that the E470 is an affordable business notebook, but we cannot recommend this particular configuration that we have reviewed today. We cannot recommend the particular E470 model in review due to its unbalanced configuration and its...

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Till Schönborn (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo ThinkPad E470 (Core i5, GeForce 940MX) Notebook Review

Small Update, Big Impact? The ThinkPad E470 is the latest addition to the popular Lenovo business series. This entry-level model of the E-series uses a 7th generation Intel Core processor and promises more performance and battery life. All of this for...

good workmanship quality ; great keyboard ; additional Trackpoint ; IPS display with stable viewing angles ; high application performance ; fast WLAN connection ; silent and cool in everyday use ; decent battery life ; attractive price

relatively thick and heavy ; meager connectivity ; limited upgrade options ; only 12 months warranty

This year, Lenovo has stuck with the previous design of the E400 series and upgraded some aspects. The laptop has great workmanship, input devices and well-managed noise and heat emissions. Furthermore, our test configuration included a Core i5...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E470 Review: Price, Specs, Pros & Cons

Check out full Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E470 Review. See the latest laptop price, specs, perfomance, pros. cons along with verdict from our experts.

A perfect reliability ; Superb Sound and Vibrant visuals ; Award winning keyboard ; Web conferencing is easy ; Secure, light and perfect in design

No LED keyboard backlight ; No USB Type-C ; Sealed battery. ; Keyboard is not backlit. ; Less memory life

Sep, 2018

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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E470 review – a classic ThinkPad in a 14-inch form factor

While we work on the 15-inch ThinkPad E570 review we finished testing the 14-inch variant and we are curious if it's any good. Costing considerably less than its bigger 15-inch sibling, the T…

Decent build;Excellent keyboard and touchpad;Slightly above average browsing battery runtime;An IPS panel suitable for more than just office work;No PWM above 70 cd/m2 (47%) screen brightness

Limited storage upgradability (no M.2 SSD slot);No LED keyboard backlight;A bit on the hefty side for a 14-incher

Apr, 2017

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Don't bother

The sound on this model is very soft & tinny. If you appreciate good sound - avoid this model...

Jul, 2018

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Great laptop bargain for students

This laptop for its price is really a great value for students that are simply doing uni work or wanting to play video games on their day offs. Highly recommend this laptop for any students that are beginning to start university for its lightweight and...

Feb, 2018

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