Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Series

Processor: AMD Carrizo FX-8800P, Intel Core i5 6300HQ, Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M375, AMD Radeon R9 M385X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 0.00 inch, 14.00 inch, 15.60 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.6kg, 2.9kg, 2.902kg, 3.5kg, 3.59kg, 3.6kg
Price: 900, 1000, 1100, 1149, 1200, 1300 euro

Average Score: 77% - good
Average of 44 scores (from 72 reviews)

price: 78%, performance: 83%, features: 73%, display: 80%, mobility: 75%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 88%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NW

The Y700 gaming laptop series continues the sophisticated and solid design, which is almost the same as its predecessor. The build quality has improved though with tougher edges and corners and larger speaker grills. In this version, it continues to keep the iconic red-tinted, island-style keyboard with a size of 34 x 10.2 cm. The key travel is soft and good with a nice bounce. Putting the design aside, this laptop is powered by Intel Core i7 Skylake processor, which will enhance battery life and performance. All in all, it is really promising apart from little disappointment on its mid-range Nvidia GTX 960M graphic card. However, the frame rate should normally lie between 950M to 970M in real-world games so that it is believed to be decent for most of the games like The Phantom Pain or Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Besides, it features 16 GB of RAM and a number of display configurations, either FHD (1920 x 1080) or UHD (3840 x 1260) touch panel support. It also comes with two JBL speakers with a subwoofer and the optional Intel RealSense 3D camera technology, which certainly brings the thrill back to all gamers.

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NW
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.902kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 75.56% - good

Average of 18 scores (from 28 reviews)

Reviews

83% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NW Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
A familiar refresh. The jump from the Y50 to the 15.6-inch Y700 brings about a few important upgrades, but there are still some major holes in terms of features and accessibility that have yet to be implemented.

Lenovo Laptop Review: Ideapad Y700
Source: The Cheat Sheet English

Archive.org version
With the next generation of NVIDIA graphics processors hitting the market and finding their way into laptops without the significant downgrade they’d usually get, we’re going to be seeing a lot of powerful gaming laptops available soon. In other words, now is not the time to invest heavily in a gaming laptop running older hardware. If you want a serious gaming laptop, hold your horses for a few months and then see what the market has to offer. At that point, you may be able to get the Ideapad Y700 at a lower price, or perhaps Lenovo will have a new model featuring NVIDIA’s 10-series GPUs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2016

Lenovo Laptop Review: Ideapad Y700
Source: The Cheat Sheet English

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Touch (15")
Source: PC Mag English

Archive.org version
The 15-inch Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Touch can't quite compete with either in terms of gaming performance, but it beats the MSI GE72 6QD Apache Pro and even Lenovo's own Y700-17 on value and compensates for what it lacks with a touch screen and top-notch battery life. If you're drop-dead serious about squeezing the most you can from today's biggest games without squeezing your bank account dry, you'd be better off going with a GTX 980M–equipped model like the Acer or the pricier MSI GT72 Dominator Pro G-1438. But if you consider the touch screen and almost-as-good gaming for most of a full day off-plug viable substitutes, the Y700 Touch is worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Touch (15")
Source: PC Mag English

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English

Archive.org version
Lenovo is positioning the Y700 as a multimedia laptop, more than a gaming machine and for that, we feel it delivers very well. It costs Rs. 99,990 and if you buy it from the company's store, you'll be able to pick up some optional gaming accessories at a discount. It's expensive but then again, which true gaming laptop isn't? Unlike others, the Y700 also boasts of unique functionality like Intel's RealSense camera setup, which can be used for security and some leisure apps. Overall system and gaming performance is good, with a comfortable keyboard and very good set of speakers that deliver an immersive audio experience. Lenovo's software suite is also well designed and functional.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English

70% Lenovo Ideapad 700 (15-inch) Review: Return of the (Budget) King
Source: Notebookreview.com English

Archive.org version
The Lenovo Y700 is a return to form for Lenovo’s budget-friendly gaming series. The Y700 improves upon the faults of the somewhat disappointing Y50, with an improved display and beefier specs. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU, and mid range NVidia GPU the Y700 is a great option for consumers that want a mobile solution the latest games without buying a high-end laptop. Best of all $1,100 the Lenovo Y700 provides some serious bang for your buck.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo Ideapad 700 (15-inch) Review: Return of the (Budget) King
Source: Notebookreview.com English

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
From a strict performance standpoint, the Lenovo Ideapad Y700 rises above both the Pavilion and the Inspiron. Its design unmistakably marks it as a gaming laptop, with just enough flourish and angularity to let everyone know your computer is primarily means business.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 review
Source: Techradar English

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700
Source: Computer Shopper English

Archive.org version
When we reviewed the IdeaPad Y700’s predecessor in 2014, the Y50 Touch, we knocked it for its lackluster display and slow hard drive. Lenovo made it impossible for us to make the same complaints twice this time around; the 15.6-inch Y700 now has a positively beautiful IPS display, and it includes a speedy 128GB SSD for the OS in addition to a 1TB hard drive for storage.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700
Source: Computer Shopper English

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700
Source: Mobile Tech Review English

Archive.org version
"Budget" and "gaming laptop" are rarely said in the same sentence. Lenovo is one of the few companies to offer a relatively affordable true powerhouse gaming laptop in this price range. Some call them entry level gamers, but they're really more powerful than that since they can run most recent games at 1920 x 1080 in a mix of medium and high settings with good frame rates.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700
Source: Mobile Tech Review English

A powerful (and heavy) gaming laptop
Source: Slashgear English

Archive.org version
As far as performance goes, the laptop is top notch and you'll find it handles your gameplay well. In fact, the laptop's downside doesn't come from its design or performance, but rather its hefty, bulky design. This is by no means a lightweight laptop and it is chunky. For gamers who play at the desk and rarely find reason to pick up their machine, this won't be an issue. If you enjoy portability, though, the Y700 might prove too cumbersome.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/31/2015

A powerful (and heavy) gaming laptop
Source: Slashgear English

70% Lenovo Y700
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
The Lenovo Y700 is a solid choice for gamers looking for a mobile rig that won't put their wallet in traction. The improved display and longer battery life make this system a much better option than last year's disappointing Y50 series. The $1,099 laptop offers a somewhat subdued but attractive chassis, with a powerful Core i7 processor and a midlevel Nvidia graphics card.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo Y700
Source: Laptop Mag English

Foreign Reviews

70% Lenovo Y700 15", análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%

70% Lenovo Y700 15", análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish

[Análisis] Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK, la apuesta por el gaming de Lenovo baja de precio
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; large screen; nice display; decent hardware; good connectivity. Negative: No USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017

[Análisis] Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK, la apuesta por el gaming de Lenovo baja de precio
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; large screen; nice display; decent hardware; good connectivity. Negative: No USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017

80% Lenovo Y700-15ISK - dobry laptop do gier
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Y700-15ISK - dobry laptop do gier
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 – еволюционни подобрения
Source: PC Store

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Ехсеllеnt buіld quаlіtу; hіgh pеrfоrmаnсе; lоng bаttеrу lіfе; bаlаnсеd рrісе / реrfоrmаnсе ratio. Negative: Еаѕу ѕроttіng аlumіnum case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2015

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 – еволюционни подобрения
Source: PC Store

Ревю на Lenovo Y700 – изцяло обновена версия на гейминг хита Lenovo Y50
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design and robust construction; good keyboard and touchpad; excellent quality audio; decent battery life. Negative: Low coverage of the sRGB color gamut.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2015

Ревю на Lenovo Y700 – изцяло обновена версия на гейминг хита Lenovo Y50
Source: Laptop.bg

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 17ISK 80Q0

Lenovo has jumped from Y70-series to launch Y700-series gaming laptops. The Y700 17ISK is almost indifferent with its sibling - the Y700 15ISK. It is obvious to have a larger 17-inch screen size. The build design is similarly more solid with the tighter fitting pieces and thicker 27.9 mm speaker grills. It strengthens the durability and quality compared to 25.9 mm on its predecessor. This gaming laptop continues to inherit the island-style backlit keyboard with two-level blood-red lighting in the same layout and touch feeling. However, it still lacks dedicated auxiliary or macro keys although the space has increased largely. The is only one display configuration available, which is 1920 x 1080 without touchscreen support. When turning down the light, it is unusual to notice the backlight bleeding in the bottom corners. On the other hand, the brightness and color is much richer and vibrant. In addition, it is equipped with compelling JBL speakers, an speedy Intel Core i7 Skylake processor and an Nvidia 960M graphics. Although the GPU is not the most powerful one, it is still capable to run games smoothly provided that the settings are not pushed to the maximum level. In conclusion, it is a decent gaming machine with great expectation and lower entry price.

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 17ISK 80Q0
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.59kg
Price: 1149 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 76% - good

Average of 10 scores (from 14 reviews)

Reviews

83% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 17ISK 80Q0 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Barebone gamer. Lenovo is doubling down on the gaming front with the Y700 series. The successor to last year's Y70 is better than before, yet it is still lacking in features common on competing gaming models.

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700-17 (80Q0001NUS)
Source: PC Mag English

Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-17 is an excellent entry-level gaming laptop with a big screen and fast hardware. It can play demanding games smoothly at moderate to high settings, and you get plenty of storage, good port options, and a killer sound system in the bargain.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700-17 (80Q0001NUS)
Source: PC Mag English

80% Lenovo ideapad Y700 Review: A Balanced Behemoth
Source: Notebookreview.com English

Archive.org version
Lenovo achieves an excellent balance, making just the right sacrifices to hit a reasonable price point. These compromises, including the mushy keyboard, single piece trackpad, and mid-range GPU, will keep the hardcore gaming set away. For more mainstream users, the Y700 blows the doors off of other thin-and-light devices like the Surface Book in terms of functionality and price. A Core i7 Surface Book with a less powerful Nvidia GeForce GPU (940M equivalent) costs about three times as much as the Y700 we reviewed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ideapad Y700 Review: A Balanced Behemoth
Source: Notebookreview.com English

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700
Source: Mobile Tech Review English

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700
Source: Computer Shopper English

Archive.org version
The IdeaPad Y700 is an admirable improvement over the well-liked Y70. It has all the bells and whistles to deliver the great multimedia experience that you’d expect from a premium big-screened notebook. We were thoroughly impressed by the Y700’s 17.3-inch FHD display, which is exceptionally bright with excellent contrast. Twin JBL speakers and a subwoofer help complete the pleasant multimedia experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Ideapad Y700
Source: Computer Shopper English

70% Lenovo Y700
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
With one of the best displays in this category, great speakers and an affordable price, the Y700 gives you more for your money. The downsides are below-average battery life, no option for a more powerful GPU, and a keyboard that could stand to be better for both typing and gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo Y700
Source: Laptop Mag English

Lenovo Y700 review – major overhaul of the popular gaming hit Lenovo Y50
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
The Y700 offers the same sturdy, premium design with slight improvements around the edges, despite the ~200 g increase in weight and the slight thickness bump. They are hardly noticeable, so don’t worry about that. We are still giving it an A+ in the design department. Also, the palm rest area is now slightly bigger and the touchpad has received a small update, which now eliminates the so-called annoying wobbling effect. Much better than before, although the mouse clicks feel a bit stiff. Getting used to it just takes time.On the hardware front, things haven’t changed a lot. We still have the GTX 960M GPU on board, but this time paired with the newer Skylake Core i7-6700HQ CPU, DDR4-2133 RAM and a slightly bigger battery. Speaking of, the latter resulted in a huge battery life increase, but we suspect that the new power saving features of the Skylake CPU are mostly to blame. And finally, Lenovo has added an M.2 SATA SSD slot for extra storage space. A long-awaited upgrade, ever since the first Y50 came out.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/23/2015

Lenovo Y700 review – major overhaul of the popular gaming hit Lenovo Y50
Source: Laptop Media English

Foreign Reviews

Обзор игрового ноутбука Lenovo Ideapad Y700: сдержанный игрок
Source: 3DNews.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Interesting design; good quality materials and workmanship; decent battery life; gorgeous built-in speakers by JBL system; good cooling system; quality IPS screen. Negative: No USB Type-C, display port, Thunderbolt.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2016

Обзор игрового ноутбука Lenovo Ideapad Y700: сдержанный игрок
Source: 3DNews.ru

Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-17ISK-80Q00068GE

This laptop is where budget meets gaming laptops. It isn't often said that a good budget laptop can be a good gaming laptop, but the new Lenovo IdeaPad is going to change that. This 17-inch powerhouse is capable of playing any game on any setting and still has performance reserves. It is a very powerful computer with Intel i7 quad-core processor and will never underperform. 16 GB of RAM also helps in this aspect. The JBL sound system is also very immersive. It brings sounds that are more like home theatre systems'. The design of the laptop is also very cutting edge because it looks and feels amazing. The speakers are on the top corners and wrapped around the back and the screen is raised. The laptop with skinny look design is slightly heavier at 3.4 kg. The laptop has a built in 720p webcam, 1 TB of storage, a keyboard with beautiful red backlight, and an Nvidia GTX 960M 4 GB graphics card. With the red and black scheme, the devices looks like a very high-end gaming laptop. The battery life is okay compared to other options out there, but most gaming laptops are not made to be away from power cords for too long anyway. All in all, this is one of the best gaming laptops out there, which are available for budget buys and the metal casing gives it a look and feel of a very high-end computer.

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-17ISK-80Q00068GE
Processor: Intel Core i5 6300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 74% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

74% Ноутбук Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 17
Source: Product Test

RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 74%

Обзор ноутбука Lenovo Y700-17ISK: игровой монстр
Source: Zoom

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent performance for multimedia; quite decent speakers; good price. Negative: Relatively heavy; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2016

Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15 és Y700-17 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz

HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display screen; metal casing; powerful hardware; SSD expansion options; stable structure. Negative: Poor keyboard; poor cooling system; weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2015

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ACZ

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ACZ
Processor: AMD Carrizo FX-8800P
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M385X
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

Lenovo Y700 AMD
Source: Gaming Laptops Junky English

Archive.org version
Well, the Y700 AMD version can’t match current competition in terms of DX11 gaming performance. The GTX 960M + Intel CPU combination is way more powerful for DX11 than this AMD system. The laptop itself is relatively convincing with good build quality and outer lid (better than the VN7-592G and 7559), very good speakers outperforming the competition by far, good looks, high contrast and brightness IPS display, low temps and low noise, relatively – again, better than the VN7-592G.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/15/2016

Foreign Reviews

Смелый Воин Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good workmanship; powerful hardware; high-quality FHD display; good audio. Negative: Mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2016

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NV

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NV
Processor: Intel Core i5 6300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2048 MB
Display: 0.00 inch, , x pixels
Weight: 0kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

Lenovo Y700 (17″) review – the 17-inch model succeeds where the 15-inch fails
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
The Lenovo Y700 (17″) inherits most of the cool features the 15-inch models offers, rights some wrongs but fails to deliver in some areas. The all-aluminum build is just great, feels solid, sturdy and maybe a bit heavy, but nothing too alarming. In fact, arguably the best in class 17-inch laptop in terms of design with only a few things missing like the USB-C connector and the absence of a decent touchpad performance. Since the Y50, the touchpad design and usability haven’t changed as much.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2016

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 – test laptopa z Core i7-6700HQ i GTX-em 960M
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent autonomy; comfortable and backlit keyboard; good speakers. Negative: Low graphics performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2016

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 14-80NU0004US

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 14-80NU0004US
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M375
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Ideapad Y700 14-80NU0004US (Model)

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Reviews

60% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 14-Inch
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
I really wish Lenovo had provided an option for Nvidia graphics on the 14-inch Y700, because even if it pushed the $700 price tag up by $100, Lenovo's entry-level gaming notebook would be a really sweet deal. As it stands, the Y700 offers a pretty competent and affordable step into mobile gaming, but it's not as powerful as Nvidia 960M-equipped systems like the $800 Dell Inspiron 15 7000 and the $999 Asus ROG GL552.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15-80NW0010US

The Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15-80NW0010US is a 15 inch laptop with powerful specifications built for gaming. It comes with a 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ clocked at 2.60GHz, an NVIDIA GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5, 16 GB PC4-17000 DDR4 2133 MHz RAM and a 1 TB 5400 RPM HDD +128 GB SSD combination. This makes it a high performance laptop for gamers on-the-move. In order to enhance gaming experience, it also comes with 2 x 2W JBL speakers with Chamber + 3W Subwoofer and Dolby Home Theater. Moreover, it features a 720p HD webcam and two internal digital array microphones for communication. There are two display options for Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15 inch models: a frameless Full HD (1920x1080) or a Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) 16:9 IPS display. Both of them are anti-glare 15.6 inch displays with 10-point multi touch support and are capable of delivering sharp and clear display. The Y700-15-80NW0010US comes with the FHD model. The keyboard features a red LED backlight with 2 brightness levels. The gaming laptop weighs 5.7 lbs (2.7 kg) and features a LAN port, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, a 2-in-1 audio combo jack, an HDMI port, and a 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC).

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15-80NW0010US
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Ideapad Y700-15-80NW0010US (Model)

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Average Score: 87% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

Reviews

90% Lenovo Y700 Touch 15-inch Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Think Computers English

Archive.org version
Performance is most important to gamers, and the Y700 Touch did great in all of our tests. The Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M dedicated graphics, and 16GB of DDR4 memory do a really great job. I was able to play all of my favorite games, and quite well. Modern games like Star Wars Battlefront, GTA V, and Paragon played just fine. Not only is this performance great for gaming, but you have a pretty powerful system for multimedia, photo and video editing, and more! It was nice having a powerful machine on the go that did not slow me down if I had too many Chrome tabs open or I wanted to edit a few photos in Photoshop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

84% Lenovo ideapad Y700 testte!
Source: Chip Online TR

TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 78% performance: 88% display: 81%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 incelemesi
Source: Log.com.tr

TR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Sensitive trackpad; backlit keyboard; good speakers. Negative: Relatively heavy; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/31/2016

Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-17ISK 80Q0002EGE

It is apparent at first glance that the Y700 is built for gaming. Its menacing built consists of a 17.3" Full HD IPS AntiGlare (1920 x 1080 pixels) with integrated camera and a frame largely made of aluminium. This machine weighs a hefty 3.5 kg, which is expected considering the chunkiness of the machine. Performance-wise, it is powered by a 6th Generation Intel i7 quad core processor with up to 16 GB DDR4 RAM. Rich graphics are rendered by the NVIDIA GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5. The connectivity is surprisingly meager for a machine of this built with three USB ports (two USB 3.0 ports) and a single video output. Quality sound is delivered by 2 JBL Speakers with 3.0 W Subwoofer and Dolby Home Theater. Its red-backlit keyboard provides light for gamers in low-lit conditions and makes the appearance of the Y700 even more imposing. Networking is supported by both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Lenovo also offers a range of accessories to further enhance the gaming experience. A 4-Cell 60 Wh battery provides the Y700 with the required battery life for extended mobile gaming use. In the upshot, the IdeaPad Y700 stands out as a prime contender for a solid gaming device.

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-17ISK 80Q0002EGE
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.5kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Reviews

Lenovo Y700 (17-inch) vs ASUS ROG GL752 – when size matters
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
Lenovo Y700 and ASUS ROG GL752 are one of the best budget gaming laptops if you don’t mind the bigger size or if you are actually after a larger device that can deliver a good gaming experience. The former offers better build quality thanks to the use of aluminum rather plastic which is to be found in ASUS ROG GL752. Both notebooks offer very good displays, and the lack of PWM across all brightness levels in the former reduces the harmful effects on your eyesight. If you plan on using the latter at maximum brightness, you will thus avoid PWM.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2016

Foreign Reviews

Не очень игровой ноутбук. Обзор Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 17
Source: Ferra.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good looks; great sound; low price. Negative: Mediocre performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2016

Игровой ноутбук Lenovo Ideapad Y700-17ISK
Source: Ixbt

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; good screen, keyboard, long battery life and low noise. Negative: Slow and small capacity SSD.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2016

Ревю на Lenovo Y700 (17″) – 17-инчовият модел изпъква там, където 15-инчовият отстъпва
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design and robust aluminum construction; decent keyboard; M.2 SATA SSD slot; good sound quality and subwoofer; good screen; good battery life. Negative: Lack of USB-C 3.1 connectivity; poor touchpad; disappointing cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2016

Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NV006NGE

The Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NV006NGE is a slim and lightweight gaming laptop. It has a classy design and it is only 26 mm high. The laptop does not come with a Microsoft Windows operating system. Only a free operating system known as FreeDOS is included. The Y700 features a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-6300HQ processor (Turbo Boost: up to 3.2 GHz), a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphic card, 8 GB DDR4 RAM (max: 16 GB) and a 256 GB SSD. Its 15.6-inch anti-glare LED screen features Full HD resolution and uses the IPS technology. It has fast response time and provides a solid gaming experience. Networking is possible via Ethernet LAN, Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 and Bluetooth 4.0. The connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and a 4-in-1 card reader, which supports multiple formats such as SD, SDHC, SDXC, and MMC. The laptop weighs 2.6 kg and delivers a battery life of up to about 5 hours.

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NV006NGE
Processor: Intel Core i5 6300HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 83% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

83% Lenovo Y700-15ISK 80NV006NGE
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 84% features: 83% mobility: 82%

Test: Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 - herní výkon se skvělým zvukem
Source: Notebook.cz

CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good speakers; solid mechanical processing; IPS + display with higher luminance. Negative: Rigid buttons in touch touchpad; heavy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2016

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV006QGE

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV006QGE
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 83% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

83% Lenovo Y700-15ISK 80NV006QGE
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 84% features: 83% mobility: 82%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK. Portátil potente sin Windows (729 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; good connectivity; nice speakers; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2017

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-17ISK-80Q0002GGE

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-17ISK-80Q0002GGE
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.6kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 84% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

84% Lenovo Y700-17ISK 80Q0002GGE
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 84% performance: 85% features: 85% mobility: 84%

Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK-80NV010NMH

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK-80NV010NMH is a high-performance gaming laptop that looks nice and has a more affordable price tag. However, a user shall not expect to run games on Ultra settings with this laptop. Its combination of defined corners, brushed aluminum lid, and dark rubberized palm rests is sleek without appearing overly eccentric. All this metal does attract plenty of fingerprints, which means that maintaining a clean look isn't always easy. This design philosophy has returned on the new Y700 with a few notable changes. The Y700 is built more tightly around the edges and corners where gaps are more likely to occur. Because of this, the speaker grilles have been redesigned and are now larger. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y700 (15) laptop brings games, movies, and images to life through its vibrant frameless Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display. As well as being anti-glare, the screen boasts the IPS technology for truly vivid colors and nearly 180° of wide-angle viewing. The display produces very good colors. Even in direct sunlight, the screen is still viewable, but just barely. The Y700 has the kind of solid specifications one would typically expect from a premium gaming laptop. CPU duties are handled by Intel's Core i7-6700HQ that runs at 2.6 GHz and can turbo up to 3.5 GHz. Along with this, a user gets 16 GB of DDR4 RAM (2 x 8 GB at 2,133 MHz) and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M GPU with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. There's plenty of storage in the Y700 by the way from its 1 TB 5400 RPM hard drive. It also has a 128 GB SSD to quickly load games, but unfortunately, it's too small to be useful for installing many games. This is because the operating system takes up a lot of the precious gigabytes. Additionally, the hard drive has slow load time which is too bad, because it comes with a hard drive running on 5400 RPM instead of the faster 7200 RPM, which could result in decreased gaming performance. Audio is another strong suit of the Y700. The 2.1 speaker setup, along with the Dolby audio enhancement leaves with a very enjoyable experience. The speakers can get quite loud but we recommend keeping the audio level to about 70 percent or quality will dip. Audio separation in games is very good and a user can get a decently good surround effect. The Y700 ships with a 64-bit edition of Windows 10 Home. A user also gets a bunch of pre-installed apps such as McAfee Livesafe and some from the Windows Store including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint mobile editions, Photoshop Express and Twitter. Port selection is quite limited on the Y700. Users have only three USB ports to work with and only one video-out option via HDMI. WLAN is provided by an Intel 8260 dual-band (2x2) M.2 module with 802.11ac connectivity, WiDi, and integrated Bluetooth 4.2. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK-80NV010NMH
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 80.8% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)

Reviews

81% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 Review
Source: Think Digit English

Archive.org version
Priced at Rs.105,890, the Lenovo Y700 offers you a good IPS display, excellent day-to-day task and multimedia performance, acceptable entry-level gaming results and a solid as well as stylish build. If you are under a tight budget, the Lenovo Y700 will not disappoint you, if you are willing to compromise on its moderate battery life. Serious gamers can give this one a skip and consider the MSI GE62VR 6RF that is comparatively expensive, but features a Pascal based NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%

Foreign Reviews

83% Lenovo Y700-15ISK 80NV
Source: Wintech Portuegese

PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; good display. Negative: Short battery life; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%

60% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV010NMH - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

100% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV010NMH - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV010NMH Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV009BSP

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV009BSP
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Foreign Reviews

Portátil para juegos: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK [80NV009BSP]
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2017

Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV00V1MH

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV00V1MH
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

100% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV00V1MH - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

40% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ISK 80NV00V1MH - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 40%

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV00XSSP

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV00XSSP
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Foreign Reviews

¡Chollo 19/09! Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK (80NV00XSSP). Portátil 15,6" potente muy completo (899 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; high portability; good price; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2017

Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV00XVSP

Specifications

Notebook: Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK-80NV00XVSP
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage

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Foreign Reviews

¡Chollo 12/09! Lenovo Ideapad Y700-15ISK. Portátil 15,6" con Intel Core i7-6700HQ y nVidia GTX 960M (749 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; high portability; decent display; powerful hardware; good price; nice performance; solid workmanship; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/12/2017

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 GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

AMD Radeon R9 M385X: Fast mid-range graphics card with 14 compute shaders.

AMD Radeon R9 M375: GCN based mid-range graphics card with DirectX 12 support and a 128-bit DDR3 memory controller.

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

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5:

6300HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

AMD Carrizo:

FX-8800P: Top Carrizo APU of 2015 containing two "Excavator" CPU modules (with 4 integer and 2 FP cores counted as 4 compute cores). Performance can differ greatly depending on the configured TDP (ranging from 12 to 35 Watts).

» 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.

2.2 kg:

3.6 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

77%: 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.