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MagyarLenovo LaVie Series
Processor: Intel Core i7 5500UGraphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 0.85kg, 0.925kg
Price: 1400, 1500 euro
Average Score:
Average of 11 scores (from 17 reviews)
Average of 11 scores (from 17 reviews)
Lenovo LaVie Z HZ750
The Lenovo LaVie Z is one of the first fruits of Lenovo's cooperation with NEC. It has a unique magnesium-lithium alloy chassis, which makes it very light, weighing in at only about 2 pounds (about 1 kg). It runs on an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with a either 4 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR3 memory, a standard Intel HD Graphics and a 256 GB SSD, which is amazing since these powerful chips are rarely seen in such lightweight and slim systems. It has a stunning display width of 13.3 inch with a resolution of 1920x1080 on a QHD or WQHD anti-glare, power saving LED screen with touchscreen functionality. It is also equipped with two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, an SD card slot and a standard 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jack. On top of that, it features a YAMAHA AudioEngine utility soundcard, a 29.6 Wh Lithium polymer battery and a standard Intel Wireless AC network card with WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. Finally, the LaVie Z HZ750 comes with the standard Japanese NEC keyboard which might be awkward for some to use, as the keys are small and slightly differently placed.Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo LaVie Z HZ750Processor: Intel Core i7 5500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.85kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage LaVie Z HZ750 (Model)
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 6 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews
Review: Lenovo LaVie Z — an insanely lightweight laptop
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org version
Ultimately, whether the LaVie Z will meet your needs depends on how light of a laptop you want, how much you're willing to pay, and whether flimsy-feeling devices make you uncomfortable. There's certainly a market for the laptop, but most people will likely find one of Lenovo's slightly heavier but much cheaper laptops perfectly suitable for their needs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2015
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionUltimately, whether the LaVie Z will meet your needs depends on how light of a laptop you want, how much you're willing to pay, and whether flimsy-feeling devices make you uncomfortable. There's certainly a market for the laptop, but most people will likely find one of Lenovo's slightly heavier but much cheaper laptops perfectly suitable for their needs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2015
Lenovo LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360 Review - Unparalleled Portability
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
On one hand, I really want to love the LaVie-Z. Ever since we saw a preview of this machine at CES it has been on my radar as a potential replacement for my mid-2013 MacBook Air. I am a true believer in lightweight laptops, and my MacBook serves the purpose that some people use a tablet for – I bring it with me everywhere. Cutting that weight substantially again with the LaVie-Z was a very intriguing proposition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2015
Source: PC Perspective
Archive.org versionOn one hand, I really want to love the LaVie-Z. Ever since we saw a preview of this machine at CES it has been on my radar as a potential replacement for my mid-2013 MacBook Air. I am a true believer in lightweight laptops, and my MacBook serves the purpose that some people use a tablet for – I bring it with me everywhere. Cutting that weight substantially again with the LaVie-Z was a very intriguing proposition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2015
Lenovo LaVie Z (Non-Touch) Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
If you’re looking for a lightweight device with top-notch performance than the Lenovo LaVie Z certainly meets those criteria. The LaVie should be the ideal travel laptop, due to its ridiculously lightweight design and productivity focused specs, but it’s not. The keyboard with its rearranged button layout feels awkward to use, battery life is somewhat limited for an ultrabook and the display’s limited brightness of the anti-glare display can make colors appear somewhat faded.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionIf you’re looking for a lightweight device with top-notch performance than the Lenovo LaVie Z certainly meets those criteria. The LaVie should be the ideal travel laptop, due to its ridiculously lightweight design and productivity focused specs, but it’s not. The keyboard with its rearranged button layout feels awkward to use, battery life is somewhat limited for an ultrabook and the display’s limited brightness of the anti-glare display can make colors appear somewhat faded.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo LaVie Z And LaVie Z 360
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Let's be clear: Lenovo's LaVie Z deserves huge praise for weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. It's an engineering feat, and what's even more impressive is that there's a potent Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fast SSD in there. What you're looking at is the year's most powerful Ultrabook under 2 pounds, which is impressive in and of itself.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2015
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionLet's be clear: Lenovo's LaVie Z deserves huge praise for weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. It's an engineering feat, and what's even more impressive is that there's a potent Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fast SSD in there. What you're looking at is the year's most powerful Ultrabook under 2 pounds, which is impressive in and of itself.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2015
Lenovo LaVie Z
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's LaVie Z is certainly the lightest 13-inch laptop on the market making it seem like a lesser computer than the components in it. Performance is great but there are enough issues that hold it back from being a superb system. Still, this is an extremely well engineered machine that is sturdier than it feels.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's LaVie Z is certainly the lightest 13-inch laptop on the market making it seem like a lesser computer than the components in it. Performance is great but there are enough issues that hold it back from being a superb system. Still, this is an extremely well engineered machine that is sturdier than it feels.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo LaVieZ (non-touch)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Weighing a mere 1.8 pounds, the Lenovo LaVie Z laptop is the perfect weight and size for a travel laptop, and its fifth-generation Intel processor packs a hearty punch. I'm also very appreciative of the healthy number of ports considering its size. However, for the price, I'd expect longer battery life and a brighter, more vibrant display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionWeighing a mere 1.8 pounds, the Lenovo LaVie Z laptop is the perfect weight and size for a travel laptop, and its fifth-generation Intel processor packs a hearty punch. I'm also very appreciative of the healthy number of ports considering its size. However, for the price, I'd expect longer battery life and a brighter, more vibrant display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The LaVie Z 360 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, and this version includes both a touchscreen and hybrid hinge, while adding only a little weight. You could hand either LaVie Z we reviewed to someone and there's a good chance they'd ask if it was a hollow plastic mockup rather than a fully functioning laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe LaVie Z 360 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, and this version includes both a touchscreen and hybrid hinge, while adding only a little weight. You could hand either LaVie Z we reviewed to someone and there's a good chance they'd ask if it was a hollow plastic mockup rather than a fully functioning laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo LaVie
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
There's no denying that the Lenovo LaVie Z is one of the most significant laptop introductions of the year. The very idea of a powerful Core i7 system with full-sized ports in a convenient, take-it-anywhere package weighing under two pounds would have seemed like science fiction not long ago. But while the form factor is fantastic and the CPU gives you ample horsepower, the keyboard is anything but convenient and slows you down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionThere's no denying that the Lenovo LaVie Z is one of the most significant laptop introductions of the year. The very idea of a powerful Core i7 system with full-sized ports in a convenient, take-it-anywhere package weighing under two pounds would have seemed like science fiction not long ago. But while the form factor is fantastic and the CPU gives you ample horsepower, the keyboard is anything but convenient and slows you down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo LaVie Z
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The LaVie Z is an amazing laptop to show off to friends and colleagues, because it packs so much power into such a lightweight package, and even has decent battery life. But it also suffers from an inelegant design and a frustrating keyboard. There's a real disconnect between what Apple, Samsung and others can do with slim 13-inch laptop aesthetics, and what we're seeing here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% mobility: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe LaVie Z is an amazing laptop to show off to friends and colleagues, because it packs so much power into such a lightweight package, and even has decent battery life. But it also suffers from an inelegant design and a frustrating keyboard. There's a real disconnect between what Apple, Samsung and others can do with slim 13-inch laptop aesthetics, and what we're seeing here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% mobility: 70%
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Lightweight and flexible; the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is designed to be a perfect travel companion with superior viewing ergonomics with its 360 degree display position. At just 2.04 pounds (1.09 kg), the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is the world's lightest 13.3 inch 2-in-1 laptop. The device comes in dark grey with a matte finish and a clean silhouette that oozes elegance. There is a chiclet styled keyboard and a responsive touchpad that is pretty much an essential expansion in the laptop configuration. As mentioned, the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 features a beautiful and sharp 13.3 WQHD LED panel with touchscreen capability. The Windows 8.1 system sports an Intel Core i7-5500U processor clocked at 2.4 GHz, 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM, an Intel HD Graphic 5500 and up to 256 GB SSD depending on the configuration. Audio quality is good with stereo speakers utilizing the YAMAHA AudioEngine technology. The Lenovo LaVie Z 360 also includes a 720p HD webcam, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI out, an SD card reader and several software suits for a more complete user experience. Another impressive aspect lies in the form of battery life. The Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is capable of up to 9 hours of usage, which is uncommon for most devices with this form factor.Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo LaVie Z 360Processor: Intel Core i7 5500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 0.925kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage LaVie Z 360 (Model)
Pricecompare
Average Score:
Average of 5 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews
Lenovo LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360 Review - Unparalleled Portability
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
On one hand, I really want to love the LaVie-Z. Ever since we saw a preview of this machine at CES it has been on my radar as a potential replacement for my mid-2013 MacBook Air. I am a true believer in lightweight laptops, and my MacBook serves the purpose that some people use a tablet for – I bring it with me everywhere. Cutting that weight substantially again with the LaVie-Z was a very intriguing proposition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2015
Source: PC Perspective
Archive.org versionOn one hand, I really want to love the LaVie-Z. Ever since we saw a preview of this machine at CES it has been on my radar as a potential replacement for my mid-2013 MacBook Air. I am a true believer in lightweight laptops, and my MacBook serves the purpose that some people use a tablet for – I bring it with me everywhere. Cutting that weight substantially again with the LaVie-Z was a very intriguing proposition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2015
Lenovo Lavie Z Review
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo LaVie Z meets the demands of tablet users pretty well. It’s easily expandable, has a terrific display and it feels like it weighs less than most cups of coffee. Lenovo set out to make a machine for the mobile warrior and it succeeded on the major bullet points. You can run any app, or program with this machine and actually have enough storage space to hold all of your essentials without extra media. 9 hours of battery life is pretty impressive in a package this light and small.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2015
Source: Notebooks.com
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo LaVie Z meets the demands of tablet users pretty well. It’s easily expandable, has a terrific display and it feels like it weighs less than most cups of coffee. Lenovo set out to make a machine for the mobile warrior and it succeeded on the major bullet points. You can run any app, or program with this machine and actually have enough storage space to hold all of your essentials without extra media. 9 hours of battery life is pretty impressive in a package this light and small.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2015
Lenovo LaVie Z 360 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Lenovo LaVie Z 360's asking price is too high for what it actually is. Sure, it's lighter than any 2-in-1 laptop on Earth, but the cuts made to get there have severely hamper its versatility. If you're looking for a machine that offers more modes of use, then the HP Spectre x360 and, more so, the Acer Aspire R13 should be up your alley. Both of these rivals are also better choices if you're looking for a longer lasting machine, especially the Spectre x360.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionUltimately, the Lenovo LaVie Z 360's asking price is too high for what it actually is. Sure, it's lighter than any 2-in-1 laptop on Earth, but the cuts made to get there have severely hamper its versatility. If you're looking for a machine that offers more modes of use, then the HP Spectre x360 and, more so, the Acer Aspire R13 should be up your alley. Both of these rivals are also better choices if you're looking for a longer lasting machine, especially the Spectre x360.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo LaVie Z And LaVie Z 360
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Let's be clear: Lenovo's LaVie Z deserves huge praise for weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. It's an engineering feat, and what's even more impressive is that there's a potent Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fast SSD in there. What you're looking at is the year's most powerful Ultrabook under 2 pounds, which is impressive in and of itself.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2015
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionLet's be clear: Lenovo's LaVie Z deserves huge praise for weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. It's an engineering feat, and what's even more impressive is that there's a potent Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fast SSD in there. What you're looking at is the year's most powerful Ultrabook under 2 pounds, which is impressive in and of itself.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2015
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's convertible version of the LaVie Z may be the lightest 13-inch convertible on the market even surpassing the Yoga 3 Pro, but the price makes for a less than stellar offering. The system does offer a lot of performance and a very good display but there are just enough issues combined with the price that just hold it back too much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's convertible version of the LaVie Z may be the lightest 13-inch convertible on the market even surpassing the Yoga 3 Pro, but the price makes for a less than stellar offering. The system does offer a lot of performance and a very good display but there are just enough issues combined with the price that just hold it back too much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
All told, the LaVie Z 360 leaves us torn. We love its amazingly lightweight design, solid build quality, first-rate display, and snappy performance. What ultimately prevents us from recommending it is its mangled keyboard layout. We were constantly hunting and pecking at the keyboard because its design is that bizarre compared to a conventional English keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionAll told, the LaVie Z 360 leaves us torn. We love its amazingly lightweight design, solid build quality, first-rate display, and snappy performance. What ultimately prevents us from recommending it is its mangled keyboard layout. We were constantly hunting and pecking at the keyboard because its design is that bizarre compared to a conventional English keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The LaVie Z 360 is a roller coaster of highs and lows. Its peaks includes some of the best performance I've seen on any ultraportable -- 2-in-1 or otherwise -- and its logic-defying 2-pound body makes competing systems feel like they're in need of some help from Jenny Craig. But its dim screen, short battery life and weak speakers fall short of delivering the kind of convertible that a $1,699 system needs to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe LaVie Z 360 is a roller coaster of highs and lows. Its peaks includes some of the best performance I've seen on any ultraportable -- 2-in-1 or otherwise -- and its logic-defying 2-pound body makes competing systems feel like they're in need of some help from Jenny Craig. But its dim screen, short battery life and weak speakers fall short of delivering the kind of convertible that a $1,699 system needs to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%
Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The LaVie Z 360 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, and this version includes both a touchscreen and hybrid hinge, while adding only a little weight. You could hand either LaVie Z we reviewed to someone and there's a good chance they'd ask if it was a hollow plastic mockup rather than a fully functioning laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe LaVie Z 360 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, and this version includes both a touchscreen and hybrid hinge, while adding only a little weight. You could hand either LaVie Z we reviewed to someone and there's a good chance they'd ask if it was a hollow plastic mockup rather than a fully functioning laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP).
» 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.
5500U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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62.09%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
