Lenovo Ideapad 720S-13ARR

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76% Schickes Gehäuse und AMD Ryzen Mobile
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 81% features: 53% display: 88% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 89%

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR – test ultrabooka z procesorem Ryzen 5 2500U
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; nice performance; decent speakers. Negative: Short battery life; overheats while using; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2018

Review Notebook AMD Ryzen: Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; slim size; light weight; powerful hardware; nice display; backlit keys; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: No memory card slot; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2018

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Model: The Lenovo IdeaPad 72 0S-13ARR combines appearance and functionality. Its innovative antenna hinge delivers a stronger, more stable Wi-Fi signal, while advanced processor and graphics capabilities deliver stunning performance. The rimless display provides a sharp, crystal clear image and the metal case offers exceptional ruggedness. The Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR uses an AMD Ryzen 7 2700U processor, which is also responsible for graphics calculations with its integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 8. With the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8, users are able to play modern, demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution. As for memory, the notebook has 8 GB DDR4 type with 2,400 MHz. The Lenovo 720S-13ARR has a 256 GB SSD storage. The SSD enables applications to launch faster and it allows faster file transfer. Featuring a 13.3-inch 16:9 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display and a redesign that significantly narrows the borders around the screen, the Ideapad 720S provides the visual quality of a portable home theater. A users can enjoy stunning visuals when they stream videos, watch their favorite TV series or browse photos online. The non-glossy display does not not reflect environmental light which is an advantage.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR weighs only 1.14 kg and is 13.6 mm flat, making it perfect for on the go lifestyle. Its sturdy aluminum housing gives it a distinctive appearance. Treated with the same technique used to shape and polish diamonds, the Ideapad 720S 15” has been redesigned with stylish details and a sophisticated tone-on-tone Iron Grey soft-touch finish. Angled edges make it look even thinner. With JBL stereo speakers and Dolby Audio, which enhances dialogue playback, fine-tunes fine-tuned details across a wide range and delivers maximum, distortion-free PC sound through speakers or headphones, entertainment is a pleasure to the user. In addition, Windows 10 is pre-installed on the notebook, which means users can streamline their day with Windows Hello, which works with an optional fingerprint reader to ensure safe, secure login in less than two seconds. The Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR has a 4-cell lithium-ion battery which offers up to 8 hours battery life. It also features always-on charging, so a user will be able to charge other devices via USB port, even when the laptop is powered off. Best of all, it gives a user the convenience of rapid charging. One hour plugged in will give the user an 80 % charge. The Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR notebook has two USB 3.0 and one USB-C port. It can also be used to connect external devices such as USB hard drives, printers or DVD writers to the IdeaPad 720S-13ARR. The Ideapad 72 0S-13ARR is a good laptop for those who need something with good specs but without high price. The AMD Ryzen processor keeps the laptop's price low while still giving it the necessary performance.

Hands-On-Artikel von Jagadisa Rajarathnam

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.

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.

R5 2500U: Mobile APU that integrates four Zen cores clocked at 2 to 3.6 GHz. The TDP is configurable between 12 to 25 Watt (15 W nominal) and the integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 is clocked at up to 1100 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

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.

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.

78.9%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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