The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is the most interesting laptop available today, offering a motorised rollable OLED display that expands from 14 inches to 16.7 inches on demand — but at $3,299 it demands a significant premium for technology that still carries some first-generation limitations.
Trade show concepts are rarely built to last. Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is the exception. Debuting at CES before entering commercial availability, it is the first rollable laptop that consumers can actually purchase. The result is a device that is simultaneously impressive as an engineering achievement and genuinely useful as a productivity tool, even if its price and a handful of compromises will limit its audience considerably.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2242 SSD |
| Display (rolled) | 14-inch POLED, 2000 x 1600, 5:4, 120Hz |
| Display (unrolled) | 16.7-inch POLED, 2000 x 2350, 8:9, 120Hz |
| Battery | 66Whr |
| Charging | 65W GaN USB-C (included) |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Webcam | 5MP, IR, time-of-flight sensor |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight | 1.69kg (3.72 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 303.5 x 230.6 x 19.9mm |
Design and build quality
At first glance, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable presents as a conventional premium laptop. The two-tone aluminium chassis measures 303.5 x 230.6 x 19.9mm and weighs 1.69kg, making it noticeably heavier than most 14-inch ultrabooks. That additional weight is a direct result of the rolling mechanism and the structural reinforcement required to support it, and the trade-off is a chassis that feels exceptionally rigid with no detectable keyboard flex.
Port selection is minimal. The left side of the device carries two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is nothing on the right side beyond the power button, which doubles as a fingerprint reader. For a device at this price point, the absence of even a single USB-A port or HDMI output is a notable omission, and users will likely require a Thunderbolt dock for a full desktop setup.
The hinge opens to approximately 110 degrees. This is a deliberate design constraint to protect the rolling mechanism, but it does limit usability in reclined positions. The display will not roll or unroll unless the laptop is open to at least 90 degrees, and attempting to close the lid while the screen is extended triggers an audible alert.
The device ships with a 65W GaN USB-C charger with a detachable cable, a welcome inclusion that more manufacturers should adopt.
Display
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable uses a plastic OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. In its default state, the screen measures 14 inches with a 2000 x 1600 resolution and a 5:4 aspect ratio. Pressing the dedicated keyboard button activates the motorised pulley system, extending the display upward to 16.7 inches with a resolution of 2000 x 2350 and an 8:9 aspect ratio. The extension process takes approximately nine seconds and produces a faint mechanical hum.
Display quality is strong. Colour coverage measured at 150% of DCI-P3 by volume, and contrast is mathematically infinite as expected from an OLED panel. Peak brightness reaches approximately 381 nits, which is sufficient for most indoor environments. Dolby Vision HDR is supported.
The extended aspect ratio is well suited to productivity tasks. With the screen fully unrolled, two full 16:9 windows can be stacked vertically, making it practical for document editing, research, coding, and video conferencing. For multimedia, the tall aspect ratio introduces significant black bars on standard 16:9 content, which limits its appeal for video playback.
A visible crease runs across the lower portion of the display where the screen bends to fit within the chassis. It is most noticeable at certain angles and in bright lighting conditions, though it is less distracting during normal use. The display does not support touch input, which feels like a missed opportunity given the form factor. Resolution and screen orientation cannot be adjusted through Windows 11 settings due to software controls managing the display at a system level.
Keyboard, trackpad, and audio
The keyboard uses curved keys with a comfortable travel depth, delivering a responsive and well-balanced typing experience. It is not as deep as Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup but performs well for extended typing sessions and is backlit as standard.
The haptic trackpad is one of the highlights of the device. It delivers consistent, precise feedback that compares favourably with the standard set by Apple’s MacBook trackpads, and is among the better implementations currently available on a Windows laptop.
Audio is delivered through downward-firing speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos support. Output is surprisingly capable for an ultrabook of this size, with clear vocals, defined separation across frequencies, and a reasonable low-end response. Volume levels are adequate for office and personal use.
Performance
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor with integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM soldered to the motherboard, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2242 SSD. This is the sole available configuration.
Performance is consistent with other Intel Lunar Lake ultrabooks. The processor handles everyday productivity tasks, document editing, video conferencing, and light creative work without issue. Under sustained load, CPU temperatures averaged 70 degrees Celsius, with keyboard surface temperatures reaching approximately 37 degrees Celsius — both within acceptable limits.
The integrated Arc 140V GPU is capable of running older and lighter titles at reduced settings, but the device is not positioned for gaming. The non-standard aspect ratio introduces black bars in most full-screen applications, and some software experiences resolution management conflicts when switching between 14-inch and 16.7-inch modes. AAA titles and GPU-intensive creative work are not practical use cases for this hardware.
On benchmarks, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable performs slightly below comparable H-series Intel laptops, which is expected given the efficiency-focused nature of the 258V. Geekbench 6 returned a single-core score of 2,524 and a multi-core score of 10,312.
Battery life
Battery life is delivered by a 66Whr cell, shaped as a near-square to accommodate the pulley mechanism that occupies the rear portion of the chassis. With the display in 14-inch mode, battery life reaches approximately 9.5 hours under mixed workloads. With the display extended to 16.7 inches, runtime reduces to approximately 8.5 hours under the same conditions. Fast charging via USB-C supports approximately 80% capacity in one hour using a 65W or higher adapter.
Internals and upgradeability
The base of the device is secured with eight Torx T5 screws. Internally, the 66Whr battery occupies the majority of the chassis footprint. The M.2 2242 SSD is user-replaceable, allowing storage expansion. The RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The Wi-Fi 7 card is also soldered to the motherboard. The rolling mechanism is visible internally, using a string and pulley system to extend and retract the display motor. Care is required when working inside the device to avoid contact with the rolling mechanism components.
Software
Lenovo includes ThinkBook Workspace, a companion application that launches automatically when the screen is extended. It provides a virtual secondary display, widget panels for calendar and to-do lists pulled from a connected Microsoft account, and a Smart Copy clipboard manager. The application cannot be easily uninstalled and its automatic launch behaviour requires manual configuration to disable. Snap Layouts in Windows 11 offer a more straightforward approach to window management on the extended display for most users.
Additional software includes Lenovo AI Now, a local AI assistant that processes documents on-device without cloud connectivity but requires a Lenovo account to use. Lenovo Vantage handles system updates, battery settings, and warranty information. The device ships with Windows 11 Pro and a one-year carry-in warranty.
Webcam
The 5MP webcam with infrared support and Windows Hello facial recognition performs adequately in well-lit environments. Some graining is visible in lower light conditions. The time-of-flight sensor adjacent to the webcam supports a gesture-based screen extension feature that works inconsistently in practice and requires specific hand positioning to trigger reliably. The physical keyboard button remains the more dependable method.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable Verdict
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is a genuinely remarkable piece of engineering that functions as a capable everyday laptop in addition to its headline feature. The rollable OLED display delivers on its premise, the keyboard and haptic trackpad are among the best available on any Windows laptop, audio quality exceeds expectations for the form factor, and battery life is respectable for the platform.
The limitations are real, however. At $3,299, the device costs substantially more than ultrabooks with comparable or superior processing performance. The display carries a visible crease, lacks touch support, and restricts hinge movement. Port selection is sparse. The ThinkBook Workspace software is intrusive. And the long-term durability of the motorised rolling mechanism remains an open question.
For professionals across who regularly work with documents, research, or stacked application windows and require a highly portable setup, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable offers a genuinely practical productivity advantage. For everyone else, the premium is difficult to justify against conventional alternatives at this price point.
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