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Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB
Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (Yoga 730-15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8550U 4 x 1.8 - 4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1493 MHz, Memory: 1752 MHz, GDDR5, 128 bit-wide bus, ForceWare 398.36, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-2400, dual-channel, one RAM slot (occupied), 8 GB of RAM soldered-in
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 282 PPI, capacitive, 10 finger multitouch, native pen support, BOE HF NV156QUM-N51, IPS, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage
SK Hynix PC401 512GB M.2 (HFS512GD9TNG), 512 GB 
, 415 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC236 @ Intel Sunrise Point-LP PCH - High Definition Audiocontroller
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: motion sensor, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCIe Adapter (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.2 x 360 x 249 ( = 0.68 x 14.17 x 9.8 in)
Battery
51.5 Wh, 4520 mAh Lithium-Ion, 11.4 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: chiclet-style, Keyboard Light: yes, Active Stylus, McAfee LiveSafe (trial version), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.89 kg ( = 66.67 oz / 4.17 pounds), Power Supply: 470 g ( = 16.58 oz / 1.04 pounds)
Price
1699 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 84.34% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 90%, features: 62%, display: 87% mobility: 72%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 92%

Reviews for the Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB

82.7% Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (i7-8550U, GTX 1050, SSD, 4K) Convertible Review | Notebookcheck
2-in-1 all-rounder. With the Yoga 730-15IKB, Lenovo delivers a 15.6-inch convertible that is suitable for gaming and for consuming media content. The device scores some major points with its slick metal case, backlit keyboard and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers and also with the included stylus. Update: FHD model with a better price-performance ratio.
100% Lenovo Yoga 730 15in Review: Your flexible friend
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
It's not exactly cheap, but as a laptop that's ready for almost anything, the 730 feels like a solid deal.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Lenovo Yoga 730 (15-inch) review: It's all about the 4K display
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
In its 15-inch form the Lenovo Yoga 730 offers a good typing experience, ultra-crisp visuals from its 4K display and plenty of power to churn through tasks. However, the processor and screen combination limit battery life somewhat, while the overall design footprint is rather large compared to its Dell XPS competitor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo Yoga 730 15in review: A mighty 4K 2-in-1 laptop
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Despite being slightly let down by its battery life and screen, the Lenovo Yoga 730 is still a great machine, with heaps of power to spare and a great-value 4K display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo Yoga 730
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga 730 offers excellent ergonomics, a decent design, a solid hinge and a comfortable keyboard, plus internals that offer the power to handle most work tasks. The Dell XPS 2-in-1 may have faster internals and a better screen, but the Yoga 730 is never far behind – with the bonus of being far more affordable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

79% Lenovo Yoga 730, análisis: un convertible que se siente más cómodo en la oficina que con juegos, aunque puede con ellos
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 93% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 75%
92% Lenovo Yoga 730 (15IKB): per tutti gli usi
Source: Webnews.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent speakers; nice dual cameras; smart stylus pen; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 92% performance: 91% workmanship: 95%
81% Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 81%
Review Lenovo Yoga 730 15 (Core i7-8550U, GTX 1050, ecran 4K)
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; solid workmanship; light weight; stylish design; nice display; comfortable keyboard; high performance; attractive price. Negative: Overheats while using; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

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.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» 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.


84.34%: 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.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-08- 3 (Update: 2018-08- 3)