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Lenovo IdeaPad S405

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad S405
Lenovo IdeaPad S405 (IdeaPad S405 Series)
Processor
AMD A8-4555M 4 x 1.6 - 2.4 GHz, Trinity
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 7600G, Core: 424 MHz, 8.982.7.1000 / Win8 64
Memory
4 GB 
, Single Channel DDR3
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, CMN N140BGE LB2, TN LED, glossy: yes
Mainboard
AMD A60M
Storage
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000LPVT, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: combi audio port, Card Reader: SD, MMC
Networking
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller 10/100 (10MBit/s), Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Atheros AR3012 4.0 + HS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 22 x 330 x 230 ( = 0.87 x 12.99 x 9.06 in)
Battery
32 Wh Lithium-Ion, 14.8 V 2200 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1280x720
Additional features
Speakers: 2 x stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, Office 2010 (trial), Lenovo YouCam, OneKey Recovery, Telephony, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds), Power Supply: 279 g ( = 9.84 oz / 0.62 pounds)
Price
550 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 69% - average
Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 74%, features: 64%, display: 72% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 92%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad S405

80% Review Lenovo IdeaPad S405 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Couch potato. Lenovo's IdeaPad S405 comes with a Trinity quad-core and a light case and is very quiet. But, how do its dark glare-type display and its 32 Wh battery blend in with mobile ambitions?
Lenovo IdeaPad S405 Review
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad S405 is built around the AMD A6-4455M processor, a dual-core chip clocked at 2.1GHz that also features on-chip graphics in the form of the Radeon HD 7500G. Rounding out the core components are 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2013
60% Lenovo IdeaPad S405
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
Some value-priced laptops offer more than simple affordability, with features and components that belie the budget-friendly price. While these systems may cut corners with wobbly construction or a trimmed down feature set, they do so while still delivering adequate performance. The Lenovo IdeaPad S405 is definitely affordable, but it comes with too many shortcomings to recommend—the sluggish performance and limited capability are too much to give up for the price. For a similar price without the compromises, we recommend the Editors' Choice Lenovo G580.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Lenovo IdeaPad S405 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad S405 follows in the footsteps of the IdeaPad S400, delivering a great mix of comfort and portability. For $399, you get a solid AMD processor with good graphics performance in a very slim and light design with above-average audio. However, you'll need to sacrifice battery life to get such a capable Windows 8 machine at this price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo IdeaPad S405
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
The One Touch Recovery button means nasty viruses and general slowdowns over time can be eradicated in a flash, which is another nice feature for anyone looking for convenient computing at a decent price. Battery life unfortunately is not strong – it just about reaches to 4 hours of surfing. But it’s a light and svelte notebook, it’s good looking, and it suffices for everyday tasks at a very reasonably price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2013
70% Lenovo IdeaPad S405 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
verall, with the Lenovo S400 you're getting roughly the same performance and similar battery life as the Lenovo S405, but with a different badge attached. It's a confusing situation - we say go with your heart. Once you've tackled this tricky dilemma, you're left with a laptop that looks like an Ultrabook but will probably stay at home mostly. That's not to say the Lenovo IdeaPad is a failure in any way - this is a seriously cheap laptop and if you're looking at the budget end of the market, you'd be mad to buy a similarly-specced laptop that looked run-of-the-mill.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

75% Rundes Paket, aber zu schwacher Akku
Source: Onlinekosten.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 73% features: 67% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%

Comment

Model:

The very first thing that stands out about the Lenovo IdeaPad S405 is its low price. This machine was built for the price conscious consumer, and as such it comes with all the downfalls one might expect from a budget machine. The body isn't built sturdily, features are few, and the hardware is not top of the line. At first glance, it looks sleek with its metallic finish. But it is mainly made out of plastic and feels cheap in your hands. The 14 inch display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 and not full HD. The viewing angles are pretty narrow, and with the performance of the outdated parts, 2,1 GHz AMD A6-4455M APU and only 4 GB of RAM, the machine is sluggish to use. The battery lasts for approximately 4 hours of moderate use, which may be alright for some.

It is not all dismal though - the keyboard is decent enough, despite plastic feel. It is comfortable in use for a long time. The sound quality is unexpectedly good, but boosting the volume will reduce the quality quite a bit. Overall, you should not buy this computer if performance or quality is desired. The laptop is ideal for light word processing and has a low price.

AMD Radeon HD 7600G: Processor graphics card that is built into the Trinity A8 ULV series APUs from AMD. Based on the VLIW4 architecture of the Radeon HD 6900 desktop series.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A8-4555M: ULV-Trinity (19 W), 2 modules 1.6 - 2.4 GHz, HD 7600G GPU» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


69%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-12- 3 (Update: 2012-12- 3)