Lenovo has dared to push the limits of innovation with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. In a world where laptop designs often seem like variations on a theme, this one stands out. This laptop was shown off at CES 2025 and is the first one on the market with a rollable OLED display. You can change the size of the screen from a small 14-inch screen to a huge 16.7-inch screen with the push of a button or a wave of your hand. It costs between $3,299 and $3,499, which is a lot of money, and it makes a strong statement in both design and function. But does this high-tech laptop live up to the hype, or is it just a flashy gimmick? After reading the reviews and specs, here’s a full look at what makes the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable stand out and where it doesn’t.
A Screen That Goes Above and Beyond
Without a doubt, the rollable OLED display is the best part of the show. The screen starts at 14 inches with a resolution of 2000×1600 and a 5:4 aspect ratio. In about six to eight seconds, it can grow to 16.7 inches with a resolution of 2000×2350. The tiny motors in the hinge make this expansion both interesting and useful. The OLED panel, which comes from Samsung Display, has a refresh rate of 120Hz, a brightness of 400 nits, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3, sRGB, AdobeRGB, and Display P3 color spaces. This means that colors are bright and blacks are deep. It even has Dolby Vision HDR, which makes watching movies and TV shows better.
The rollable mechanism is rated for at least 20,000 cycles, and the lid hinge is rated for 30,000 openings, which means it should last a long time even though it has moving parts. You can see some small creases from some angles, but they aren’t very noticeable and don’t take away from the experience. The display can be extended vertically, which is a unique ergonomic benefit because it brings the top of the screen closer to eye level, which helps reduce neck strain during long work sessions. This extra screen space, which is like stacking two 16×9 windows, makes it feel like a portable dual-monitor setup without the bulk for professionals like coders, writers, or data analysts who work with long documents or vertical workflows.
Specifications and Performance: A Strong Base
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable has an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor (Lunar Lake architecture), Intel Arc Xe2 graphics, up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-8533 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. This setup makes sure that productivity tasks, light creative work, and even casual gaming run smoothly. However, the unusual aspect ratio may mean that you need an external monitor to get the best gaming experience. The laptop also has Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI features, such as Lenovo AI Now and Cocreator in Paint. These use the processor’s built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for fast local AI computing.
The 66Wh battery is good for a 14-inch laptop. Early tests show that it lasts about 7 to 8 hours of normal use, but more testing is needed to see how well it works in real life. When the battery level drops below 5%, a smart feature makes sure that the screen automatically retracts. This stops it from staying extended when the device is turned off. There are two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. However, the limited number of ports may mean that users who need more I/O options will need to buy a docking station.
Design and Build: High-end but not flawless
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is a little heavier and bulkier than a standard 14-inch laptop like the MacBook Pro M4 (3.4 pounds, 0.61 inches). It weighs 3.7 pounds and is 0.78 inches thick. But Lenovo has done a great job of making it feel like a finished product instead of a fragile prototype. The anodized aluminum chassis meets MIL-STD-810H durability standards, and the rollable mechanism feels surprisingly strong. However, the lid is a little more flexible than that of other laptops because it doesn’t have Gorilla Glass reinforcement.
The laptop still has Lenovo’s signature chiclet keyboard and a big trackpad, both of which are comfortable to use for long periods of time. The 5MP webcam has an electronic privacy shutter and gesture controls that let you extend or retract the screen. This gives it a futuristic look, but the gesture system can be a little tricky. When closed, the design is simple and fits in with other high-end laptops. However, the thick side bezels (which hold the rolling mechanism) and the slightly strange look when extended make it a good conversation starter.
Software and Usability: Still a Work in Progress
Lenovo’s ThinkBook Workspace software comes with widgets, a virtual clipboard, and a picture-in-picture virtual monitor mode for the extra screen space. But reviews say that this software can be buggy, with problems like wallpapers that don’t work right or problems with Windows 11’s virtual desktops. Luckily, Windows 11 can handle the strange resolution without any problems. It snaps windows to the new layout without breaking the UI, which shows how well Lenovo and Microsoft worked together. Still, Windows support for rollable displays could be better in some ways, like not being able to snap apps to the bottom of the extended screen without Lenovo’s software.
The rollable display has a lot of useful uses. Users can stack apps vertically (like a browser on top and Slack below) or scroll through long documents more easily when they need to do more than one thing at a time. Some people have said that the custom widget panel at the bottom of the extended screen is not as useful as built-in Windows tools like PowerToys. The vertical orientation is great for professionals who care more about getting work done than having fun, but the 5:4 aspect ratio in 14-inch mode may make it hard to watch media.
The Cost of New Ideas
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable costs between $3,299 and $3,499, which is a lot of money. It is in the same price range as high-end devices like the Apple Vision Pro and several high-end laptops. The high price is because of the cutting-edge technology and the fact that a rollable display is a niche product. A 16-inch MacBook Pro or Dell XPS 15 has similar performance with separate GPUs for less money, but it doesn’t have the unique feature that lets the screen expand. Early adopters, especially business people or creators who need the extra vertical space, might think the price is fair, but regular users might not.
Verdict: A Bold Step Forward
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is a great example of engineering and ambition. It takes a CES idea and makes it a real, market-ready product. The rollable OLED display isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a useful tool for professionals who need to get things done. It combines portability with more screen space in a way that no other display can. Some people might not want to buy the laptop because of its high price, few ports, and strange software, but its unique design, good performance, and ergonomic benefits make it a great choice for early adopters who want to invest in the future of computing.
Lenovo has raised the bar for laptops, and the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable shows how useful flexible displays can be. This laptop is a head-turning, productivity-boosting marvel for professionals who want more screen space on the go and can afford it. For everyone else, it’s an interesting look at the future that will probably be more fun when the price goes down in later versions.
