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MagyarLenovo IdeaPad 500-15ISK Notebook Review
For the original German review, see here.
The IdeaPad 500-15ISK is no stranger to us. It is the identically built sister model of the IdeaPad 500-15ACZ and Lenovo Z51-70. We have tested both laptops. A Skylake processor and Radeon graphics core is inside the current review sample. Rivals of the IdeaPad are laptops such as the Asus F555UB-XO043T, the Acer Aspire E5-573G, the HP Pavilion 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15-5558.
Since the IdeaPad features the same build as the IdeaPad 500-15ACZ and Lenovo's Z51-70, we will not go into details about casing, connectivity, input devices, speakers or screen. The relevant information can be found in the review of the IdeaPad 500-15ACZ and Lenovo Z51-70.
Display
Although the IdeaPad 500-15ISK is equipped with the same matte, Full HD panel as the IdeaPad 500-15ACZ and Lenovo Z51-70, the rates differ slightly. This is normal since identically built screens never correspond one hundred percent. The model installed here offers a very low brightness, low contrast and unstable viewing angles. Furthermore, the screen exhibits PWM flickering in brightness levels of 90% and lower at a frequency of 50 Hz. This can lead to headaches and flickering before the eyes even in insensitive users.
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Brightness Distribution: 82 %
Center on Battery: 232 cd/m²
Contrast: 511:1 (Black: 0.45 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 11.44 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.95
ΔE Greyscale 11.77 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
59% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
35% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
40.57% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
58.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
39.26% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.42
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 50 Hz | ≤ 90 % brightness setting |  |
The display backlight flickers at 50 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 90 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 50 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17348 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 29 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 14 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 15 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 74 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.1 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 38 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 24 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 14 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 51 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.2 ms). | ||
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE TN LED, 1920x1080 | Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ TN LED, 1920x1080 | Lenovo Z51-70 TN LED, 1920x1080 | Asus F555UB-XO043T TN LED, 1366x768 | Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785 TN LED, 1366x768 | Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 IPS, 1920x1080 | HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng TN-Panel, 1920x1080 | HP Pavilion 15-ab022ng TN LED, 1920x1080 | Dell Inspiron 15-5558 IPS, 1920x1080 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 1% | 0% | -3% | 2% | 51% | 14% | 12% | 5% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 39.26 | 39.82 1% | 39.33 0% | 38.22 -3% | 39.89 2% | 64.1 63% | 44.72 14% | 44.11 12% | 41.22 5% |
| sRGB Coverage | 58.8 | 59.7 2% | 58.9 0% | 57.5 -2% | 60 2% | 82.9 41% | 67.3 14% | 66.4 13% | 61.8 5% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 40.57 | 41.16 1% | 40.65 0% | 39.49 -3% | 41.21 2% | 60.6 49% | 46.21 14% | 45.57 12% | 42.58 5% |
| Response Times | 2% | -5% | 22% | ||||||
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 38 ? | 43 ? -13% | 46 ? -21% | 24 ? 37% | |||||
| Response Time Black / White * | 29 ? | 24 ? 17% | 27 ? 7% | 21 ? 28% | |||||
| PWM Frequency | 50 ? | 50 ? 0% | 50 ? 0% | ||||||
| Screen | 1% | 3% | 12% | -3% | 50% | -2% | -4% | 23% | |
| Brightness middle | 230 | 238 3% | 229 0% | 214 -7% | 240 4% | 294 28% | 202 -12% | 223 -3% | 177 -23% |
| Brightness | 213 | 221 4% | 214 0% | 205 -4% | 231 8% | 285 34% | 200 -6% | 215 1% | 176 -17% |
| Brightness Distribution | 82 | 84 2% | 85 4% | 82 0% | 86 5% | 83 1% | 86 5% | 83 1% | 78 -5% |
| Black Level * | 0.45 | 0.49 -9% | 0.45 -0% | 0.46 -2% | 0.63 -40% | 0.26 42% | 0.66 -47% | 0.76 -69% | 0.15 67% |
| Contrast | 511 | 486 -5% | 509 0% | 465 -9% | 381 -25% | 1131 121% | 306 -40% | 293 -43% | 1180 131% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 11.44 | 11.19 2% | 10.51 8% | 6.52 43% | 10.51 8% | 5.07 56% | 8.72 24% | 8.5 26% | 8.52 26% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 20.42 | 19.6 4% | 9.1 55% | 9.33 54% | |||||
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 11.77 | 11.53 2% | 11.32 4% | 7.05 40% | 11.51 2% | 4.25 64% | 9.22 22% | 9.35 21% | 9.72 17% |
| Gamma | 2.42 91% | 2.41 91% | 2.47 89% | 2.41 91% | 2.27 97% | 2.49 88% | 2.17 101% | 2.46 89% | 1.85 119% |
| CCT | 13585 48% | 13057 50% | 12795 51% | 8623 75% | 12512 52% | 6597 99% | 10298 63% | 10402 62% | 5036 129% |
| Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 35 | 38 9% | 38 9% | 36.6 5% | 38 9% | 54 54% | 42.4 21% | 42 20% | 39 11% |
| Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 59 | 60 2% | 59 0% | 57.8 -2% | 60 2% | 83 41% | 66.8 13% | 66 12% | 61 3% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | 1% /
1% | 2% /
2% | 1% /
6% | -1% /
-2% | 41% /
45% | 6% /
2% | 4% /
0% | 14% /
19% |
* ... smaller is better
Performance
Lenovo presents a 15.6-inch all-rounder with its IdeaPad 500-15ISK. The laptop has enough computing power for routine use and can render games to a limited extent. Our review sample is priced at approximately 1000 Euros (~$1121). Other configurations with and without dedicated graphics units are also available. The identically built IdeaPad 500-15ACZ and Z51-70 lineups expand the offer considerably.
Processor
Lenovo has equipped the IdeaPad with an Intel Core i7-6500U (Skylake) dual-core processor. The CPU is situated in the upper mid-range, and provides enough computing power for all common application scenarios. It is a frugal ULV processor with a TDP of 15 watts. The CPU clocks at a base speed of 2.5 GHz that can be boosted to 3 GHz (two cores) and 3.1 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Turbo is utilized in both AC and battery mode.
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Asus F555UB-XO043T | |
| Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 | |
| HP 250 G4 T6P08ES | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng | |
* ... smaller is better
System Performance
Lenovo has combined a strong processor with a fast solid-state drive. Thus, the laptop runs smoothly and fast. We did not experience any issues. The PCMark benchmark scores are also very good. The IdeaPad scores better in PCMark 8 than comparable devices equipped with a GeForce graphics card since the PCMark 8 benchmark in particular benefits from AMD graphics units. The laptop's overall performance can be increased to some extent by enabling dual-channel mode. Installing a second working memory module would be necessary for this.
| PCMark 7 Score | 4912 points | |
| PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 3486 points | |
| PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2 | 4317 points | |
| PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 4614 points | |
Help | ||
Storage Device
A 2.5-inch solid-state drive with a total capacity of 256 GB is installed as the system drive. The drive is divided into a system partition (192 GB) and a data partition (24.9 GB). The latter contains the drivers for the IdeaPad and installation files for McAfee's "LiveSafe Internet Security". Adding up the unused storage capacity of both partitions, the laptop's owner has approximately 190 GB available. The rest of the storage is reserved for the Windows installation and recovery partition. The SSD's transfer rates are good.
Graphics Card
Lenovo's laptop comes with an AMD Radeon R7 M360 graphics unit that supports DirectX 12 and clocks at up to 980 MHz. Considering the laptop's price range, the graphics card does not really fit into the overall concept since it is relatively weak. It achieves a lower score than Nvidia's GeForce 940M in the 3DMark benchmarks. Nvidia's GeForce 920M is the direct rival of AMD's GPU. The former is found in considerably less expensive laptops.
In conjunction with the HD Graphics 520 GPU, AMD's graphics unit creates a graphics switching solution (Enduro). The Radeon graphics card is responsible for performance-driven applications such as computer games, while Intel's GPU takes care of routine tasks and battery mode. Switching between the units is usually automatic. However, the process is not as smooth as with Nvidia's counterpart (Optimus). Sometimes the user has to make adjustments manually.
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 8322 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 2301 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 47792 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 5001 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 1024 points | |
Help | ||
| 3DMark 06 - 1280x1024 Standard Score AA:0x AF:0x | |
| Lenovo Z51-70 | |
| Dell Latitude 15 3550-0123 | |
| Asus X555LB-DM223H | |
| Asus F555LJ-XX110H | |
| HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E460-20EUS00000 | |
| Lenovo Z51-70-80K6 | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
Gaming Performance
To achieve playable frame rates on the IdeaPad, the user will have to be happy with the HD resolution (1366x768 pixels) and low to occasional medium quality settings. However, this does not apply to all games. Performance-driven tracks such as "Hitman" or "XCom 2" never accomplish sufficiently high frame rates. The screen's native resolution (Full HD) can at most be utilized for a handful of games, such as "Counter Strike: GO".
Despite its relatively high price, the IdeaPad does not offer any more gaming power than some laptops that are priced 300 to 400 Euros (~$336 to ~$448) less. This is also due to the comparatively weak GPU. Our comparison diagram illustrates that the frame rates produced by the IdeaPad are just over those of a GeForce 920M laptop. Corresponding devices are already sold with a starting price of 500 Euros (~$561). Even a laptop like Acer Aspire V5-591G is available for just 800 Euros (~$897), and thanks to its GeForce GTX 950M, it offers a much higher gaming performance than the IdeaPad.
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
| Tomb Raider (2013) | 84 | 42.3 | 31.5 | 16 |
| BioShock Infinite (2013) | 70.8 | 40.4 | 31.6 | 11 |
| Battlefield 4 (2013) | 51.5 | 36.6 | 22.4 | 7.1 |
| Thief (2014) | 27.5 | 17.3 | 14.2 | 7.7 |
| GRID: Autosport (2014) | 121.6 | 56.4 | 26.7 | 13.8 |
| World of Warships (2015) | 43.6 | 28.2 | 12.5 | 8.5 |
| FIFA 16 (2015) | 87.5 | 54.1 | 23.4 | |
| Anno 2205 (2015) | 31.3 | 17.4 | 7.6 | 3.7 |
| Star Wars Battlefront (2015) | 34.2 | 21.9 | 10.3 | 9.1 |
| Rainbow Six Siege (2015) | 49.4 | 30.3 | 14.3 | 10.1 |
| Just Cause 3 (2015) | 31.2 | 25.6 | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) | 19.6 | 12.3 | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| XCOM 2 (2016) | 21.2 | 7.5 | 5 | |
| Far Cry Primal (2016) | 22 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| The Division (2016) | 29.6 | 17.1 | 7.1 | 5.3 |
| Hitman 2016 (2016) | 19.2 | 17.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Need for Speed 2016 (2016) | 28.1 | 21.8 | 11.3 | 8.9 |
| BioShock Infinite - 1280x720 Very Low Preset | |
| Lenovo Z51-70 | |
| Asus F555UB-XO043T | |
| Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng | |
| Asus F555LJ-XX110H | |
| HP 250 G4 T6P08ES | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider - 1024x768 Lowest Preset | |
| Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 | |
| HP 250 G4 T6P08ES | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE | |
| Battlefield 4 - 1024x768 Low Preset | |
| Asus X555LB-DM223H | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| HP 250 G4 T6P08ES | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| GRID: Autosport - 1366x768 Medium Preset | |
| Dell Latitude 15 3550-0123 | |
| Asus X555LB-DM223H | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE | |
| Asus F555LJ-XX110H | |
| Lenovo Z51-70 | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| Star Wars Battlefront - 1024x768 Low Preset | |
| Asus F555UB-XO043T | |
| HP 250 G4 T6P08ES | |
| Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad E460-20EUS00000 | |
| FIFA 16 - 1366x768 High Preset AA:2x MS | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE | |
| Dell Latitude 15 3550-0123 | |
| Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE | |
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ | |
| HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng | |
Emissions
System Noise
The IdeaPad does not produce much noise. The fan is usually inactive while idling and silence prevails. The fan does not speed up excessively during load, either. We measured a noise level of 36.2 dB(A) in the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour). The laptop does not produce noises such as whining, whistling or crackling.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 31.2 / 31.2 / 31.2 dB(A) |
| DVD |
| 38.8 / dB(A) |
| Load |
| 34.1 / 36.2 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Audix TM1, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 30.5 dB(A) | ||
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 6500U, Radeon R7 M360 | Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ A10-8700P, Radeon R6 M340DX | Lenovo Z51-70 5200U, Radeon R9 M375 | Asus F555UB-XO043T 6200U, GeForce 940M | Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785 5200U, GeForce 940M | Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 6200U, GeForce 930M | HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng A10-8700P, Radeon R8 M365DX | HP Pavilion 15-ab022ng 5500U, GeForce 940M | Dell Inspiron 15-5558 5200U, GeForce 920M | |
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| Noise | -7% | -8% | -12% | -11% | 3% | -7% | -21% | -16% | |
| off / environment * | 30.5 | 31.3 -3% | 22 28% | ||||||
| Idle Minimum * | 31.2 | 33.1 -6% | 32.1 -3% | 34 -9% | 32 -3% | 31.3 -0% | 30.7 2% | 34.5 -11% | 33.5 -7% |
| Idle Average * | 31.2 | 33.3 -7% | 32.1 -3% | 34 -9% | 32 -3% | 31.3 -0% | 30.7 2% | 34.5 -11% | 33.5 -7% |
| Idle Maximum * | 31.2 | 33.5 -7% | 32.8 -5% | 34.2 -10% | 32.2 -3% | 32.2 -3% | 30.7 2% | 34.5 -11% | 33.5 -7% |
| Load Average * | 34.1 | 38.9 -14% | 39.4 -16% | 38.9 -14% | 43.1 -26% | 36.4 -7% | 40.1 -18% | 44.1 -29% | 45.9 -35% |
| Load Maximum * | 36.2 | 38.9 -7% | 40.7 -12% | 43.6 -20% | 43.5 -20% | 36.6 -1% | 44.3 -22% | 52.5 -45% | 45.3 -25% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The IdeaPad performed our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour) differently in AC and battery mode. The processor clocked at 2.5 GHz in AC mode, while the graphics unit ran at full speed (980 MHz). The GPU throttled to 300 MHz in battery mode, and the CPU clocked at 2.8 to 3 GHz. The laptop barely heated up during the stress test (AC mode). On only one measuring point did it exceed 40 degrees Celsius (~104 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperatures were much lower on all other measuring points.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.1 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 34 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 39.2 °C / 103 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 23.1 °C / 74 F, compared to the device average of 31.3 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching skin temperature as a maximum (35.3 °C / 95.5 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-6.5 °C / -11.7 F).
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 6500U, Radeon R7 M360 | Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ A10-8700P, Radeon R6 M340DX | Lenovo Z51-70 5200U, Radeon R9 M375 | Asus F555UB-XO043T 6200U, GeForce 940M | Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785 5200U, GeForce 940M | Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 6200U, GeForce 930M | HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng A10-8700P, Radeon R8 M365DX | HP Pavilion 15-ab022ng 5500U, GeForce 940M | Dell Inspiron 15-5558 5200U, GeForce 920M | |
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| Heat | -5% | -18% | -9% | -40% | -13% | -13% | -15% | -3% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 40.1 | 36 10% | 43.6 -9% | 33.2 17% | 45.6 -14% | 42.5 -6% | 39.1 2% | 38.7 3% | 35.7 11% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 34 | 39.2 -15% | 45.6 -34% | 44 -29% | 61 -79% | 46.9 -38% | 36.8 -8% | 40.2 -18% | 38.5 -13% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 24.7 | 27.1 -10% | 28.6 -16% | 28.2 -14% | 32.5 -32% | 25.8 -4% | 30.5 -23% | 30.8 -25% | 26 -5% |
| Idle Bottom * | 25.4 | 26.6 -5% | 28.5 -12% | 28.1 -11% | 34.1 -34% | 26 -2% | 30.7 -21% | 30.4 -20% | 26.6 -5% |
* ... smaller is better
Energy Management
Power Consumption
The IdeaPad is quite economical with energy while idling. We measured a maximum power consumption of 7.1 watts - a good rate. The consumption climbed to 50.3 watts in the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour). This is a normal rate for the hardware platform installed here. The energy requirement will range at around 35 watts in gaming routine (+/- 5 watts). The power supply has a nominal output of 65 watts.
| Off / Standby | 0.2 / 0.39 Watt |
| Idle | 4 / 6.7 / 7.1 Watt |
| Load |
35 / 50.3 Watt |
   
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| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 6500U, Radeon R7 M360 | Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ A10-8700P, Radeon R6 M340DX | Lenovo Z51-70 5200U, Radeon R9 M375 | Asus F555UB-XO043T 6200U, GeForce 940M | Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785 5200U, GeForce 940M | Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 6200U, GeForce 930M | HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng A10-8700P, Radeon R8 M365DX | HP Pavilion 15-ab022ng 5500U, GeForce 940M | Dell Inspiron 15-5558 5200U, GeForce 920M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | -40% | -5% | -10% | -13% | -22% | -63% | -20% | 5% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 4 | 6.8 -70% | 3.3 17% | 4.7 -18% | 4.8 -20% | 4.7 -18% | 6.9 -73% | 4.8 -20% | 4.3 -8% |
| Idle Average * | 6.7 | 10.5 -57% | 5.9 12% | 6.5 3% | 7 -4% | 9.9 -48% | 11 -64% | 8.1 -21% | 6.5 3% |
| Idle Maximum * | 7.1 | 11 -55% | 6 15% | 6.8 4% | 7 1% | 10.1 -42% | 12.1 -70% | 8.3 -17% | 7.4 -4% |
| Load Average * | 35 | 41.6 -19% | 55.1 -57% | 42.7 -22% | 44.5 -27% | 36 -3% | 61.3 -75% | 42.5 -21% | 33.3 5% |
| Load Maximum * | 50.3 | 51 -1% | 55.2 -10% | 59 -17% | 58 -15% | 51 -1% | 66.5 -32% | 61.1 -21% | 36.3 28% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Runtime
The IdeaPad achieved a runtime of 4:08 hours in the practical Wi-Fi test. We simulate the load needed for opening websites via a script. The "Balanced" profile is enabled and the screen's brightness is set to approximately 150 cd/m². Lenovo's laptop stops the video test after 5:05 hours. We loop the short film "Big Buck Bunny" (H.265 encoding, 1920x1080 pixels) for this. The wireless modules are disabled, and the screen's brightness is once again reduced to 150 cd/m².
The battery life is overall satisfactory. However, the rate in our Wi-Fi test is too short. We expect runtimes of 5 to 6 hours from laptops like the IdeaPad nowadays. The battery's relatively low capacity (32 Wh) is noticed here.
| Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 32 Wh | Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ACZ 32 Wh | Lenovo Z51-70 32 Wh | Asus F555UB-XO043T 37 Wh | HP 250 G4 T6P08ES 41 Wh | Acer Aspire E5-573G-5785 37 Wh | Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 45 Wh | HP Pavilion 15-ab052ng 41 Wh | HP Pavilion 15-ab022ng 41 Wh | Dell Inspiron 15-5558 40 Wh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -34% | 25% | 43% | 37% | 39% | 39% | -33% | 9% | 28% | |
| Reader / Idle | 715 | 365 -49% | 667 -7% | 731 2% | 222 -69% | 563 -21% | 666 -7% | |||
| H.264 | 305 | 168 -45% | 353 16% | 357 17% | 154 -50% | 294 -4% | 315 3% | |||
| WiFi v1.3 | 248 | 183 -26% | 289 17% | 355 43% | 342 38% | 347 40% | 345 39% | 137 -45% | 267 8% | 337 36% |
| Load | 57 | 49 -14% | 75 32% | 115 102% | 112 96% | 75 32% | 88 54% | 103 81% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
The IdeaPad 500-15ISK is equipped with a strong processor that should satisfy the needs of most users. The Radeon graphics card allows playing some computer games. The graphics unit installed here is inappropriate in relation to the laptop's purchase price. It is suitable for office laptops or much cheaper all-round laptops. The laptop always runs quietly and hardly heats up. A fast SSD ensures a fast-running system. Replacing it for a higher-capacity model requires some effort; the casing would have to be opened since a maintenance hatch is not present. The battery life is overall satisfactory, and the keyboard fulfills the needs for home use. The installed Full HD panel is disappointing - it is dark, low-contrast and viewing angle dependent.
The IdeaPad 500-15ISK is the identically built sister model of Lenovo's Z51-70 and Lenovo's IdeaPad 500-15ACZ. Neither laptop left a particularly good impression, and this is also true for our current review sample.
The listed drawbacks could be accepted if the purchase price was not so outrageously exaggerated. The device is currently listed at 999 Euros (~$1120) in price search engines - a ridiculous price. Only a considerably better hardware configuration (higher-quality IPS panel, 512 GB SSD, 16 GB of RAM, much stronger graphics card, higher battery capacity) would justify such a price. Buyers who have taken a liking to the laptop despite these shortcomings should take a look at the 80NT00DBGE model. It is a technically slimmed down version that already sells for 599 Euros (~$672). The price and performance are more inline here.
Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE
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05/02/2016 v5.1 (old)
Sascha Mölck
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