Lenovo IdeaPad 530s Series

Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 3, Intel UHD Graphics 620, Intel UHD Graphics 630, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Display: 14.00 inch, 14.10 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.479kg, 1.49kg, 1.5kg, 1.6kg, 1.676kg, 1.7kg, 1.95kg
Price: 800, 1000, 1199, 1200 euro
Average of 14 scores (from 34 reviews)
Lenovo Ideapad 530S-15IKB
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.95kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: CNet

Available in 14- and 15.6-inch sizes, the chassis are made from polished aluminum and their IPS displays are surrounded with ultrathin bezels that not only look good, but help keep the bodies as small as possible. The 14-inch starts at 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg) and is only 0.6-inch thick (16.4 mm), while the 15.6-inch version starts at 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg) and measures 0.7-inch (16.8 mm).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2018
Source: Techradar

The IdeaPad 530S offers sturdy build quality, and is extremely upgradable and well priced. There’s almost nothing to complain about with Lenovo’s mid-range Ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2018
Lenovo IdeaPad 530s-14IKB
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2048 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 1.479kg
Price: 1199 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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The IdeaPad 530s is more than a simple performance upgrade, and it features a slightly redesigned base. We have had the chance to put the top model through its paces - find out how well it did in our extensive review.
Lenovo Ideapad 530S-15IKB
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.676kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Premium for less? With the IdeaPad 530S, Lenovo has further slimmed down and improved the model in addition to adopting the latest generation of components: a Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM, and an FHD anti-glare display. Is this the XPS for the rest of us?
Lenovo Ideapad 530S-14IKB-81EU00CJUK
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.10 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.49kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media

Good device, but not good enough for such a saturated market. Don’t get us wrong – it is great in many aspects. It is just the fact that most of the 14-inchers at this price point are better in the said area. For example – ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433 has a bigger performance output – both from the CPU and from the integrated GPU. On the other side, HP ProBook 440 G6 runs cooler – both on the inside and on the outside.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/10/2019
Source: Techradar

The Lenovo 530S is a fine laptop with an aluminum build and decent performance at an affordable price, but poor speakers and visuals do very little to help this one stand out from the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PC Mag

Lenovo's IdeaPad 530S is a meat-and-potatoes, middle-of-the-road laptop that's elevated by a slim chassis and long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S' design reminds me of a monochrome painting you'd find in a contemporary art museum. There isn't much too it, and yet, it's mesmerizing. Every design cue feels like it has a purpose, adding up to a laptop that looks elegant and feels expensive. The Ideapad 530S is a laptop with premium looks and good performance for a not-so-premium price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S can be purchased from Lenovo’s online store directly. Our review unit retails for Rs. 74,999, which is a good price considering its build quality and specifications. It's not easily available on other popular e-commerce platforms yet, and the one listing we did find had a much higher price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Gadgets Now

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S is definitely an update over the last year’s IdeaPad 520. You may not find any major changes in the hardware side of things until unless looked closely. On the inside, the device is one powerful computing machine that can handle most of your daily tasks like editing documents, browsing with several tabs open and can even let you play lightweight, not-so-graphic intensive games. However, a slight disappointment could be there for the battery performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Think Digit

The Lenovo IdeaPad is a fine device for processing word, image, and some light video. Its cool performance under load matches its cool metallic look. With a sharp display, mature styling, and precise touchpad, the IdeaPad 530S definitely marks a new high in Lenovo design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 84%
Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKB-81EU00AGFE
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX130 2048 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: Manila Shaker

Performance, design, and durability wise, the Lenovo 530s is one impressive laptop that won’t disappoint. Another hit of this laptop is its portability and efficiency. But remember that this laptop is not specialized for some tasks like gaming though it can run heavy apps, there are other laptops that can run them better. I cant also really say that this is a bang for the buck laptop because the competition in this price range is quite but I can say that Lenovo 530s is one competitive laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 82% performance: 88% display: 84% mobility: 85% workmanship: 91%
Source: The Indian Express

Given the price and variants, Lenovo Ideapad 530S appears to be a very good deal. It has an 8th generation Intel processor, good battery life, and an overall design which is simple, sleek. It also offers a lot more on board storage than other devices, which will cost a lot more for 512GB SSD storage. Overall, the Lenovo Ideapad 530S is a good value-for-money device for those in the market for a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Powerful GPU; high performance; slim size; light weight. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2019
Lenovo Ideapad 530S-14IKB-81EU00C6SP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 96% features: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; high portability; decent hardware; elegant design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/21/2019
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; high portability; elegant design; good price; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/31/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; high portability; good price; nice design; metal case.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/12/2018
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; elegant design; good hardware; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/24/2018
Source: Putoinformatico

Positive: Compact size; decent hardware; nice display; light weight; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2018
Lenovo Ideapad 530S-14ARR-81H1001RGE
Specifications

Processor: AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU) R3 2200U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 3
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: i2Hard

Positive: High performance; fast system; good cooling and silent system; compact size; light weight; metal case; nice display; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2019
Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKBR-81EU00C5SP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; high mobility; good hardware; attractive price; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2019
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; good price; high mobility; great built quality; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/26/2019
Source: The Gioididong

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB-81EU00SXMH
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB 81EV00DQMH
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Metal case; light weight; beautiful design; nice display. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2019
Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKBR-81EU00N7SP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; elegant design; good hardware; high portability; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/23/2019
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; high portability; nice design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2019
Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKB-81EU00LASP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX130
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Good price; great built quality; stylish design; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/09/2019
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; attractive price; elegant design; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/17/2019
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Compact size; good price; elegant design; great built quality; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/03/2019
Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB-81EV003XRU
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Elegant design; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2019
Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKB-81EU00N8SP
Specifications

Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Good price; compact size; nice gaming performance; great built quality; decent connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/31/2019
Comment
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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce MX150: Pascal GP108 based laptop graphics card and mobile version of the desktop GeForce GT 1030. Offers 384 shader cores and usually 2 GB GDDR5 with a 64 Bit memory bus. Manufactured in 14nm.
Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.
NVIDIA GeForce MX130: Mid-range graphics card for mobiles based on the Maxwell architecture. Renamed GeForce 940MX.
AMD Vega 3: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 3 CUs (= 192 shaders) and a clock of up to 1200 MHz.
Intel UHD Graphics 630: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found in some Coffee-Lake CPU models (mobile and desktop). Similar to the older HD Graphics 630 found in the Kaby-Lake CPUs.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Kaby Lake Refresh:
i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.
i5-8250U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,100 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.
AMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU):
R3 2200U: Mobile APU that integrates two Zen cores (with SMT, therefore 4 threads) clocked at 2.5 to 3.4 GHz. The TDP is configurable between 12 to 25 Watt (15 W nominal) and the integrated Radeon RX Vega 3 is clocked at up to 1000 MHz.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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80.35%: 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.