In an industry that’s become increasingly formulaic with the parade of foldables, convertibles, and incremental updates, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybridarriveslike a shockwave. This isn’t another 2-in-1 or incremental update with a snappier
processor or thinner body. It’s a reinvention of what it means to work across platforms, a radical fusion of Android and Windows, and a serious contender for the most original
device of 2025. Lenovo, already known for experimenting with its ThinkBook Plusline—adding E Ink displays and dual screens in past models—has taken a daringleap forward. With this Hybrid, they provide a computing philosophy that literally provides you with two devices in one, both of which can work separately, but better together.

A Form Factor That Feels Both Familiar and Futuristic
On first blush, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid could be mistaken for a luxury
ultrabook—streamlined, austere, and purpose-built for productivity. Lift it open, andthekeyboard base and 14-inch OLED screen look business as usual. That screen, however, is not fixed in the usual way. It can be detached with a simple click and converted intoaself-contained Android tablet driven by its own internal processor and battery. That makes the screen not just a dumb display with its brains and power plugged in to the keyboard. It’s its own computing device with Android 13 and a Snapdragon8Gen3chip, while the base has Windows 11 on an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. When joined together, they become one Windows machine with full desktop capabilities. When separated, each piece operates on its own operating system, with distinct apps and capabilities. You’re not switching modes—you’re switching machines. The hinge mechanism is worth highlighting. Housed with a sophisticated set of latches, magnetic connectors, and high-speed data bridges, it is still easy to use. Whether
snapping the screen on for Windows work or removing it for mobile Android use, theexperience is seamless and predictable. It is this physical-mechanical balance that
assists the device in retaining the personality of a laptop without compromising the liberty of a tablet.
The Screen Is the Focus—In All Senses
At the heart of this cross-breed idea is the gorgeous 14-inch 2.8K OLED screen, ahigh- refresh-rate screen that appears dazzling no matter how you employ it. Whether you’reauthoring in Windows, watching media on Android, or jotting down concepts withastylus, the screen excels with vibrant color, sharp clarity, and great touch response. This screen is capable of both stylus and multi-touch input, which is needed for its Android persona. It will be more handy for artists, note-takers, and business people who make use of diagramming software. And, when docked, it keeps its high-end display characteristics without any lag or loss of quality in running Windows. Unlike some dual-mode products that seem to sacrifice display quality for flexibility, Lenovo has not made any such compromise. The visual experience in here is
unadulterated—vibrant for artists, precise for professionals, and smooth for all.
Two Machines, Two Brains, One Workflow
The most groundbreaking feature of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is not visible—it’sarchitectural. The base runs Windows 11 using Intel’s Core Ultra 9 CPU, with 32GBof
LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. This makes it a high- performance laptop capable of powering through creative software, multitasking-heavyworkflows, development environments, and video conferencing setups. At the same time, the removable tablet uses Android 13 with its own Snapdragon8Gen
3 processor, designed for high-efficiency performance and extended battery life. It isn’t
a secondary or alternative interface—it’s an independent Android device that canrunnative apps, games, and productivity applications with ease and ease of use. The genius is in how Lenovo combines the two. Docked, the tablet relinquishes visualcontrol to Windows and becomes the capable display for the Intel-powered machine. When detached, both devices keep running separately, enabling users to performparallel workflows. This enables potential use cases such as having a referencevideoon Android while editing on Windows, or employing Android for note-taking on
presentation controlled through Windows.

Software Integration That Blows My Mind
Having two operating systems could potentially become hectic, but Lenovo’s Hybrid Stream software brings it all together. This specially designed layer is a communicationhub that exists between Android and Windows, allowing for features like app streaming, shared clipboards, and mirrored notifications. You can drag files from one platform to another, pick up where apps left off on either platform, or even run Android apps with in both Windows in real-time. Despite being a version-one feature set, it works better than I expected. Rebooting and reauthenticating all the time are not required. Applications are retained while switching between modes, and Lenovo provides tools to assist with resource prioritizing and session maintaining. The software cleverly synchronizes messaging and notification apps across systems, allowing you to respond to a text message or email on Android even when you are working in Windows. That kind of integration isn’t only new—it’s practical. And as Lenovo continues to hone it, the lines between Android and Windows could disappear
Battery Design That Supports the Split
Having two devices packed into a single body, battery life would have been easily
compromised. Lenovo resolves this with a dual-battery approach: one within the tablet
and another in the base of the keyboard. When docked, the two batteries cooperatetofuel the Windows experience. When not docked, the tablet uses only its internal cell, with the base entering a power-saving mode or charging independently.
In actual usage, battery life is decidedly impressive. In Windows mode, the hybrid devicede livers between 8 and 10 hours of productivity, depending on brightness settings, multitasking intensity, and power consumption. On Android tablet mode, the device has plenty of life to last for 12 to 14 hours, with the power-efficient Snapdragon chip and reduced app requirements. Each element charges separately through USB-C so that you can charge the base and tablet separately at different times, a boon for users who shift between desktop and field work frequently
Portability and Build That Don’t Compromise Durability
For all its duality, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is quite thin and light. The entireunit
weighs slightly less than 1.75 kg, a considerable feat considering the two operatingsystems and internal batteries. Aluminum and magnesium alloy materials makeit feel
premium and strong without being bulky. The base features full-size ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-A, as well
as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for the quickest wireless connection. The tablet component alone features a USB-C port for standalone charging and accessories, as well asstereo speakers and a fingerprint reader for secure entry.
For frequently traveling users, being able to just take the tablet alone for lighter daysor
take both halves for full-sized work means this device accommodates your schedule instead of making you conform.
A New Class of User Experience
This tool isn’t limited to hitting one demographic of user. It’s adaptable enoughtomarket to a number of different groups. To content creators, it provides a touch-enabledAndroid drawing tablet that can transform into a robust Windows editing desk. Tobusiness professionals, it substitutes the necessity of carrying both a work laptop and mobile tablet. To students or remote workers, it’s the epitome of convenience
device—light enough to transport, but robust enough to accomplish all.”.
Its biggest advantage is how it redefines what multitasking is all about. You’re no longer restricted to software-based split screens or second monitors. Now you can literally divide your hardware and extend your workflow on two fronts. There isn’t another device available in 2025 that is comparable to this level of physical and functional multitasking.

Room for Growth and a Glimpse into the Future
Though the Gen 5 Hybrid is a victory, it’s not without its flaws. Android-to-Windows integration, while impressive, remains an emerging experience. Handling files between the two worlds can sometimes seem unhinged. Some Android apps act erratically whenstreamed on to Windows. And despite its flexibility, users will still have to deal with two ecosystems, two stores, and two update schedules. But all of these constraints don’t detract from the innovation happening here. If anything, they illustrate just how far ahead Lenovo is looking. With periodic software updates, more robust cross-platform app development, and continued developments in docking hardware, subsequent versions of this hybrid idea might establish an entirely new
: More Than Just a Device—A Paradigm Shift
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is not merely a product; it’s a proof of conceptshipped at scale. It dissolves the old notions of work and play, desktop and mobile, Android and Windows. And it does it not as experiment or novelty, but as honed, sophisticated, and even surprisingly pragmatic tool. For those who prize flexibility, for creatives who wish to combine mobility with might, o r for anyone who spends every waking moment toggling through several devices, theGen5 Hybrid provides something extraordinary in today’s technology world: a true step forward.
It reinvents what a tablet can do and what a laptop should be. In a world of iterative upgrades and conservative design decisions, that sort of risk is worth taking. And here, it pays off in the form of a device that might not be for everyone, but could very well be the perfect machine for the future-minded few