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Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB 80X200C1GE

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB 80X200C1GE
Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB 80X200C1GE (IdeaPad 520s Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-7200U 2 x 2.5 - 3.1 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce 940MX - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1083 MHz, Memory: 1253 MHz, GDDR5, 373.50, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, N140HCA-EAC, IPS LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH
Storage
Ramaxel RTNTE256PCA8EADL, 0 GB 
, SATA-III SSD, 185 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio combo, Card Reader: 4-in-1 card reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19.3 x 327.4 x 236.5 ( = 0.76 x 12.89 x 9.31 in)
Battery
52.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3 Megapixel
Additional features
Speakers: 2W stereo speaker, Keyboard: 6-row Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Lenovo Settings, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Appexplorer, Microsoft Office Trial, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.616 kg ( = 57 oz / 3.56 pounds), Power Supply: 223 g ( = 7.87 oz / 0.49 pounds)
Price
799 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 78%, features: 46%, display: 83% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 91%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB 80X200C1GE

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB (Core i5-7200U, 940MX) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Successful all-rounder. An affordable Ultrabook with Full HD IPS display, GeForce 940MX, and Core i5-7200U - Lenovo intends this interesting package mainly for students. You can find out in our detailed review whether the IdeaPad 520s can convince us.
Lenovo Ideapad 520s review – it’s the Ideapad 720s in a more affordable clamshell
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Hands-down, the Ideapad 520s is one of the best budget-oriented 14-inch notebooks with little to no trade-offs. It has stable construction, comfortable input devices and fairly portable dimensions thanks to the thin bezels around the screen giving that 2017 looks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2018

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad 520s. Test złotego ultrabooka.
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; light weight; metal case; good cooling and silent system; long battery life; stylish design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/18/2017

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce 940MX: Mid-range laptop graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture. Compared to the older 940M, the MX now also supports GDDR5 graphics memory and maybe slightly faster clock speeds.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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


i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» 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.


83%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2017-12-29 (Update: 2017-12-29)