The ThinkBook 13s/14s are designed for business professionals, offering a sleek look with a sophisticated metallic finish, advanced security features, and powerful Intel processors for high performance. These ultra-slim laptops provide excellent portability and support, catering specifically to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. With features like modern standby, Dolby Vision, and optional backlit keyboards, they ensure both productivity and an enjoyable multimedia experience.

1. Competitive Comparison Guide
THINKBOOK 13s/14s
BUILT FOR BUSINESS.
DESIGNED FOR YOU.
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2. P U R P O S E F U L D E S I G N
ThinkBook, with its metallic finish and 180° hinge,
adds a dash of sophistication that makes heads turn.
S T R O N G S E C U R I T Y
With intelligent security features integrated into the device,
ThinkBook offers higher level of security and authentication.
B U S I N E S S - B O O S T I N G F E A T U R E S
Powered by the latest Intel® processors and backed by high-speed memory,
ThinkBook can power through intensive tasks with ease.
B U S I N E S S - G R A D E S E R V I C E S
ThinkBook comes with advanced-level support that is designed to expedite
problem resolution and give customers a superior service experience.
WHY

3. THE COMPLETE PACKAGE P o r t a b i l i t y | P o w e r | D e s i g n | S e c u r i t y
OVERVIEW
Value Proposition
Form Factor
Thickness
CPU
GPU
OS
GEO
Customer Segment
13s
Intel® Whiskey Lake Intel® Whiskey Lake
Sleek, Portable, Modern Device
Ultra-Slim Notebook; Ultra-Narrow Bezel
< 15.9mm < 16.5mm
Intel® Whiskey Lake i7/i5 Intel® Whiskey Lake i7/i5
UMA & Discrete Discrete only
Windows 10 Windows 10
WW WW
SMB SMB
Sleek, Portable, Modern Device
Ultra-Slim Notebook; Ultra-Narrow Bezel
14s

4. BRAND NEW MINERAL GREY ID;
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
• A Cover: Metal AL
• B Cover: Plastic
• C Cover: Metal AL
• D Cover: Metal AL
Borderless
L/R < 5.5/4.9mm;
T < 10.9mm
Thin & Slim
<15.9mm (13”)
<16.5mm (14”)
Skype Hot Keys
Answer
Hang upInsert
Touch FPR on Power Button
Metal Cover
A / C / D
Optional
Backlit Keyboard
Standard SSD
M.2 PCIe/SATA
Modern Standby
13“ UMA
1 x USB-C
Dolby® Vision™ (13” only)
Business-grade Services
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE P o r t a b i l i t y | P o w e r | D e s i g n | S e c u r i t y

5. A DEVICE WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF STYLE AND PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTIVITY
Achieve more
SECURITY
Be worry-free
ENTERTAINMENT
For after hours
SERVICE
Anytime support
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IT RUNS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS.
SECURITY JUST GOT BETTER AND EASIER.
Ultra-slim (13’’ 15.9mm; 14’’ 16.5mm) | FHD IPS (13’’ 300nits; 72%CG) |
Long Battery Life (45Whr) | PCIe x4 SSD | Dis Graphic GDDR5 |
PTP Touchpad | Skype Hot Keys | Skype for Business Certification |
RapidCharge (13s UMA) | Modern Standby (13s UMA) | 2 x 2 AC WiFi
Fingerprint on Power Button with LED | Camera Shutter |
ThinkShield SMB Version | HW TPM2.0
PERFECT FOR YOUR DATES WITH NETFLIX.
Dolby® Audio™ | Dolby® Vision™ | Speaker by Harman |
AMD Radeon™ Graphic | Narrow Bezel
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK QUITE LITERALLY.
Business-grade service | 1~5 Year Warranty | Commercial Quality
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6. Design New SMB ID New SMB ID
Material Metal AL on A/C/D Cover; Plastic on B Cover Metal AL on A/C/D Cover; Plastic on B Cover
Dimensions 307mm x 216mm x 15.9mm 322mm x 222mm x 16.5mm
Weight < 1.39kg < 1.59kg
Processor IWL i5/i7 IWL i5/i7
Memory 1 x DIMM 4/8/16GB 1 x DIMM 4/8/16GB
Storage SSD Only; M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB; SSD Only; M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB;
Graphics UMA/AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB (R17M-P1-50) AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB (R17M-P1-50)
Panel
13”; 2.4mm non-touch FHD IPS;
Narrow bezel L/R < 5.5mm
14”; 3.0mm non-touch FHD TN/IPS;
Narrow bezel L/R < 4.9mm
Keyboard Optional Backlit Keyboard Optional Backlit Keyboard
Touch FPR FPR on Power Button (optional) FPR on Power Button (optional)
Webcam 1M Slim Camera at Top/Camera Shutter 1M Slim Camera at Top/Camera Shutter
Speaker 2 x 2 W; On D cover 2 x 2W; On D cover
dTPM Default dTPM Default dTPM
Wireless WiFi/BT, 2 x 2 AC WiFi/BT, 2 x 2 AC
Power Supply 45W & 65W (RapidCharge on UMA) 45W
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
I/O Ports
DC-in; 1 x USB-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.0 (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
DC-in; 1 x USB-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.0 (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
THINKBOOK 13s /14s : ROBUST AND RELIABLE
Intel® Whiskey Lake Intel® Whiskey LakeSPECIFICATIONS 13s 14s

7. Dell Latitude 5290
VS

8. Dell Latitude 5290ThinkBook 13s
• Ultra-slim design
with Aluminum cover
USD $799+, Mainstream USD $799+, Mainstream
Why ThinkBook Wins
• Super-sleek, stylish, and light-weight - it is
the perfect laptop for today’s young working
professionals who are always on the go.
• Powered by the latest Intel® CPU platform
that makes it far superior to its competitors.
Also helps cut down system refresh costs.
• Its enhanced user experience provides more
flexibility to young professionals, allowing
them to shift seamlessly between work and
entertainment.
• Addresses the unique needs
of SMB customers right from
purchase guidance and deployment
to proper channel partner service.
• Intel® Kaby Lake platform
• Purely for business
• Made for commercial customers
• Intel® Whiskey Lake platform
• Built for personal
and professional use
• Made exclusively
for SMB customers
VS
13s
POSITION IN G
• Thicker dimensions,
heavy and bulky

9. SPEC - SHEET COMPARISON
DELL Latitude 5290SPECIFICATIONS
Material Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
Dimensions 307mm x 216mm x 15.9mm
Weight < 1.39kg on 13.3”
Processor IWL i5/i7
Memory 1 DIMM Onboard up to 16GB
Storage M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD, SSD Only
GFX UMA/AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB
Panel
13.3” FHD IPS; 300nits; Freedom to open flat 180°,
100% sRGB, 72%
Narrow bezel L/R < 5.5mm; Top <10.9mm
Keyboard Optional backlit keyboard, Skype Hot Keys
Webcam 1M slim camera at top/Camera Shutter
Battery Size 4 Cell; 45W
FPR Touch-type FPR on power button with LED ring indicator
Speaker 2 x 2W by Harman
dTPM Yes
Wireless WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
Power Supply 45W & 65W (rectangle power port)
OS Windows 10
I/O Ports
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
VS
All plastic covers
305.15mm x 211.3mm x 19.4mm
Starting 1.36kg on 12.6”
KBL i5/i7
2 SoDIMM up to 32GB
Up to 512GB PCIe SSD & HDD
UMA/Intel® HD/UHD Graphics 620
12.5” HD; 200nits; cannot open 180°;
Non-narrow bezel
Optional backlit keyboard, No Skype Hot Keys
720p HD IR/No Camera Shutter
4 Cell; Up to 68W
Touch-type FPR NOT on power button
2
Yes
WiFi & BT Combo
65W & 90W
Windows 10
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (1 with PowerShare),
HDMI, VGA; 1 x MicroSD Card Reader;
1 x Combo Mic/Audio, RJ45 Connector
13s

10. HP ProBook 430 G6
VS

11. 13s
HP ProBook 430 G6ThinkBook 13s
• Ultra-slim design
with Aluminum cover
• Stylish design with metal
Aluminum covers but with
bulkier dimensions
USD $799+, Mainstream USD $899+, Mainstream
• Super-sleek, stylish, and light-weight - it is
the perfect laptop for today’s young working
professionals who are always on the go.
• Powered by the latest Intel® CPU platform
that makes it far superior to its competitors.
It also helps cut down system refresh costs.
• Its enhanced user experience provides
more flexibility to young professionals -
allowing them to shift seamlessly between
work and entertainment.
• Addresses the unique needs
of SMB customers right from purchase
guidance and deployment to proper
channel partner service.
• Intel® Kaby Lake platform
• Purely for business
• Made for commercial customers
• Intel® Whiskey Lake platform
• Built for personal
and professional use
• Made exclusively
for SMB customers
POSITION IN G
Why ThinkBook Wins
A more economical option for SMB customers
VS

12. SPEC - SHEET COMPARISON
HP ProBook 430 G6
Material Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
Dimensions 307mm x 216mm x 15.9mm
Weight < 1.39kg
Processor IWL i5/i7
Memory 1 DIMM Onboard up to 16GB
Storage M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD, SSD Only
GFX UMA/AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB
Panel
13.3” FHD IPS; 300nits; Freedom to open flat 180°,
100% sRGB, 72%CG
Narrow bezel L/R < 5.5mm; Top <10.9mm
Keyboard Optional backlit keyboard, Skype Hot Keys
Webcam 1M slim camera at top/Camera Shutter
Battery Size 4 Cell; 45W
FPR Touch-type FPR on power button with LED ring indicator
Speaker 2 x 2W by Harman
dTPM Yes
Wireless WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
Power Supply 45W & 65W (rectangle power port)
OS Windows 10
I/O Ports
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
VS
Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
308.5mm x 231mm x 18mm
Starting 1.49kg
KBL i5/i7
Up to 32GB
Up to 512GB PCIe SSD & HDD
UMA/Intel® HD/UHD Graphics 620
13.3” FHD IPS; Open flat 180°; Touch screen (optional),
67% sRGB
Narrow bezel
Standard and Backlit KBD (optional),
No Skype Hot Keys
720p HD + IR /No Camera Shutter
4 Cell; Up to 68W
Touch FPR Not on power button
HD audio, dual speakers, dual array microphone
Yes
WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
45W & 65W (optional USB Type-C)
Windows 10
1 x USB3.1 Type-C Gen1 (PD, DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1,
HDMI1.4, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader; 1 x Combo Mic/Audio,
RJ45 Connector
SPECIFICATIONS 13s

13. Dell Latitude 5490
VS

14. Dell Latitude 5490ThinkBook 14s
• Ultra-slim design
with Aluminum cover
• Stylish design with metal
Aluminum covers but with
bulkier dimensions
USD $799+, Mainstream USD $799+, Mainstream
• Its stylish look and exceptional portability
are centred towards young professionals,
enabling uninterrupted productivity anytime,
anywhere.
• Powered by the latest Intel® CPU platform,
it delivers the power and speed to execute
complex tasks efficiently.
• Designed for durability and flexibility, it
enhances the user experience, allowing
them to shift seamlessly between work
and entertainment.
• Premier Support service provides prompt and
effective resolution to technical issues of SMB
customers, ensuring they receive better returns
from their IT investments.
• Intel® Kaby Lake platform
• Purely for business
• Made for commercial customers
• Intel® Whiskey Lake platform
• Built for personal
and professional use
• Made exclusively
for SMB customers
14s
POSITION IN G
Why ThinkBook Wins
VS

15. SPEC - SHEET COMPARISON
DELL Latitude 5490
Material Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
Dimensions 322mm x 222mm x 16.5mm
Weight 1.59kg
Processor IWL i5/i7
Memory 1 DIMM Onboard up to 16GB
Storage M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD, SSD Only
GFX AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB
Panel
14” FHD TN/IPS; 250nits; Freedom to open flat 180°
Narrow bezel L/R < 4.9mm, better top bezel width
Keyboard Optional backlit keyboard, Skype Hot Keys, Non Pointstick
Webcam 1M slim camera at top/Camera Shutter
Battery Size 4 Cell; 45W
FPR Touch-type FPR on power button with LED ring indicator
Speaker 2 x 2W by Harman
dTPM Yes
Wireless WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
Power Supply 65W (rectangle power port)
OS Windows 10
I/O Ports
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
VS
All plastic covers
333.4mm x 228.9mm x 20.3mm
≥ 1.60kg
KBL i5/i7
2 SoDIMM up to 32GB
Up to 512GB PCIe SSD & HDD
UMA/Intel® HD/UHD Graphics 620
14” HD/FHD; 220nits; Not open to 180°
Non narrow bezel
Optional backlit keyboard, no Skype Hot Keys, Pointstick (optional)
1M camera (IR optional)/No Camera Shutter
4 Cell; Up to 68W
Touch-type FPR NOT on power button
Noise reducing array microphones
Yes
WiFi & BT Combo
65W & 90W
Windows 10
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP) ; 3 x USB 3.1 Type-A (1 with PowerShare),
HDMI1.4 (UMA)/HDMI 2.0 (Discrete), VGA, 1 x MicroSD Card
Reader; 1 x Combo Mic/Audio, RJ45 Connector
SPECIFICATIONS 14s

16. HP ProBook 640
VS

17. USD $979+, Mainstream
Why ThinkBook WinsHP ProBook 640ThinkBook 14s
• Ultra-slim design
with Aluminum cover
USD $799+, Mainstream
• Its stylish look and exceptional portability
are centred towards young professionals,
enabling uninterrupted productivity anytime,
anywhere.
• Powered by the latest Intel® CPU platform,
it delivers the power and speed to execute
complex tasks efficiently.
• Designed for durability and flexibility,
it enhances the user experience, allowing
users to shift seamlessly between work and
entertainment.
• Premier Support service provides prompt and
effective resolution to technical issues of SMB
customers, ensuring they receive better returns
from their IT investments.
• Intel® Whiskey Lake platform
• Built for personal
and professional use
• Made exclusively
for SMB customers
14s
POSITION IN G
A more economical option for SMB customers
• Stylish design with metal
Aluminum covers but with
bulkier dimensions
• Intel® Kaby Lake platform
• Purely for business
• Made for commercial customers
VS

18. SPEC - SHEET COMPARISON
HP ProBook 640SPECIFICATIONS
Material Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
Dimensions 322mm x 222mm x 16.5mm
Weight 1.59kg
Processor IWL i5/i7
Memory 1 DIMM Onboard up to 16GB
Storage M.2 PCIe 128GB/256GB/512GB SSD, SSD Only
GFX AMD Radeon™ 540X 2GB
Panel
14” FHD TN/IPS; 250nits; Freedom to open flat 180°
Narrow bezel L/R < 4.9mm, better top bezel width
Keyboard Optional backlit keyboard, Skype Hot Keys
Webcam 1M slim camera at top/Camera Shutter
Battery Size 4 Cell; 45W
FPR Touch-type FPR on power button with LED ring indicator
Speaker 2 x 2W by Harman
dTPM Yes
Wireless WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
Power Supply 65W (rectangle power port)
OS Windows 10
I/O Ports
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (DP); 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A (one is AOU);
1 x HDMI1.4b, 1 x Combo Mic/Audio
VS
Metal AL on A/C/D cover; Plastic on B Cover
340mm x 240mm x 20.9mm
Starting 1.73kg
KBL i5/i7
2 SoDIMM up to 32GB
M.2 PCIe up to 1TB SSD
Integrated: UMA/Intel® HD/UHD Graphics 620
Discrete: AMD Radeon™ RX 540 (2GB GDDR5 dedicated)
14” FHD IPS; Touchscreen (optional)
Narrow bezel
Standard and Backlit KBD (optional),
No Skype Hot Keys
720p HD/Physical Camera Shutter
3 Cell; 48W
Optional Fingerprint Recognition
HD audio, dual speakers, dual array microphone
Yes
WiFi & BT Combo, 2 x 2 AC
45W & 65W (optional USB Type-C)
Windows 10
1 x USB3.1 Type-C (Charging); 3 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Charging),
HDMI1.4, VGA, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader; 1 x Combo Mic/Audio,
RJ45 Connector
14s

19. For more information and to
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RPC Associates accounting,
consulting, and tech solutions
www.rpcassociates.co
roger.reid@rpcassociates.co
613-884-0208

20. BUILT FOR BUSINESS.
DESIGNED FOR YOU.