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| The new S25-4e costs around $87 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the monitor. |
For gamers and productivity enthusiasts on a budget, finding a monitor that ticks all the boxes can feel like a quest. You want smooth motion, good color, and eye comfort, without the premium price tag. Lenovo seems to have heard the call, quietly introducing a compelling refresh to its affordable ThinkVision line in China. The new Lenovo ThinkVision S25-4e builds on its predecessor's foundation with one standout upgrade that changes the game.
While it retains the accessible 24.5-inch screen size of the earlier S25e-30 model, Lenovo has made a decisive leap where it counts most for fluidity: the refresh rate.
A Smooth Operator for Gaming and Work
At the heart of the S25-4e is an IPS panel boasting a 144 Hz refresh rate. This is the headline feature, transitioning this display from a purely office-oriented screen to a versatile monitor capable of handling fast-paced gaming and making everyday scrolling buttery smooth. Paired with a 4 ms response time, it aims to minimize blur and ghosting, giving casual and competitive gamers alike a clear edge.
But Lenovo hasn’t sacrificed visual quality for speed. The panel covers 99% of the sRGB color space, making it a reliable choice for photo editing, graphic design, and consuming media with accurate colors. With a 1500:1 contrast ratio, it promises deep blacks and bright whites, adding depth to the image.
Built for Long, Comfortable Sessions
Understanding that users spend hours glued to their screens, Lenovo has equipped the S25-4e with a suite of comfort features. Global DC dimming helps eliminate screen flicker at all brightness levels, while additional blue light reduction and eye-protection technologies aim to reduce strain during those marathon work or gaming sessions. Whether you’re finishing a late-night report or engaged in an extended gaming campaign, the monitor is designed to be a comfortable viewing partner.
Connectivity and Design: Keeping it Simple
As an entry-level model, the ThinkVision S25-4e keeps its connectivity straightforward. It offers one HDMI 1.4 port and one legacy VGA port, covering the basics for most modern PCs and older systems. This simplicity is a trade-off for its attractive price point. The design remains sleek and professional, featuring the iconic red joystick on the back for intuitive OSD menu navigation. It also includes VESA mount compatibility (100x100mm), allowing you to upgrade to an ergonomic stand or a multi-monitor arm for a cleaner desk setup.
For those looking to create a dual-monitor arrangement, a VESA-compatible stand like the popular Huanuo dual monitor stand (currently $59.99 on Amazon) could be the perfect companion.
Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo ThinkVision S25-4e has launched in China with a very attractive price of CNY 610 (approximately $87). This launch price makes its feature set particularly compelling. For customers in China, the monitor is already available for purchase on major platforms like JD.com.
You can find the official listing for the Lenovo ThinkVision S25-4e on JD.com here.
As of now, Lenovo has not announced plans for a global release. However, given that the previous model, the S25e-30, eventually saw an international rollout, there is hopeful precedent for the S25-4e to make its way to markets in North America, Europe, and beyond. If it does, it could quickly become a go-to recommendation for anyone seeking a high-refresh-rate IPS monitor without breaking the bank.
For global buyers interested in similar affordable monitor setups, exploring accessory options like mounts and cables ahead of time can be useful. You can browse a wide selection of monitor arms and ergonomic stands, such as the one mentioned above, on Amazon.
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| Main highlights of the ThinkVision S25-4e |