Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB
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Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB
Good quality at a low price - impossible? Lenovo attempts to fulfill this promise by releasing a middle-class convertible laptop playing in the upper league. You can read in this detailed review if this concept adds up.
Source: PC Go - 12/18
Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 98% features: 73% display: 67%
Source: Computerhoy
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: MuyComputer
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: CNet France
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; great built quality; comfortable keyboard; decent speakers. Negative: Overheats while using; no SD card reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2018
Source: Dinside
NO→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Great built quality; compact size and light weight; excellent keyboard; high performance; fast charging. Negative: Short battery life; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/29/2018
Comment
Model: The Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB is a 13-inch convertible laptop. With high-definition clarity on a 13-inch touchscreen display, extraordinarily smooth processing and pen support, users will be immediately ready to galvanize the troops and win the day no matter what challenge lies ahead. The Yoga 730 13” is true multi-mode device, elegantly designed to be equally stylish in tablet mode and laptop mode. It is available in sophisticated Iron Grey. Weighing in at a featherlight 1.12 kg / 2.47 lbs and polished in premium aluminum, the Yoga 730 will complement users style no matter where the day takes. As for hardware specifications, the Yoga 730 is packed with speed and power to amplify their productivity. It is equipped with an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU. Storage was taken care of by a Hynix 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The latest 8th generation Intel Core i7 processors offer up to a 40 percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen and pen responsiveness, faster boot-ups, and seamless multitasking.
For display, with the razor-thin 5.9 mm bezel screen, the Yoga 730 displays movies, videos, and Skype calls in clear high-definition. With 300 nits brightness, which is a good level of brightness, users will see every detail on the screen. A user can also experience truly immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, which creates a three-dimensional audio space. Sound comes alive with fullness and depth when a user listens through headphones. To further enhance the user experience, the Lenovo Active Pen 2, sold separately, provides the natural feel of a pen-on-paper experience. With 4,096 levels of pen sensitivity, it has twice the accuracy of competitors’ pens. A user can click the Bluetooth-enabled pen just once to open Windows Ink. They can also draw on a map to get turn-by-turn instructions, get creative and draw, paint, scribble, and more. Thanks to Rapid Charge technology, fifteen minutes of charging will give two hours of use, which is useful for users on the go. And with up to 11.5 hours of battery life, users never be slowed down by a dwindling battery. As for connectivity, featuring the revolutionary connection technology of dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, the Yoga 730 offers a swift, versatile connection to high-res displays, high-performance data devices and more, all while charging at faster speeds. As a conclusion, the Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB is a versatile device which is great for users on the go. For office and school work, this is just a solid pick and a good value to boot if a user wants a thin and light laptop.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
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.
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.
i5-8550U: 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.» 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.
» 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.
85.46%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
