Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML
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Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML
The dedicated graphics chip is gone without replacement, 4K UHD is no longer an option and there is no Thunderbolt 3 anymore, either: At first glance, the Lenovo Yoga C740-15IML appears to be a clear downgrade compared to its predecessor. While this holds true for some aspects of the convertible, other areas have seen some improvements. Unfortunately, our test model suffers from a very dimly lit display. Read our in-depth review to find out what else Lenovo does or does not do well.
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga C740 is a great all-rounder for anyone looking for a powerful laptop to work, browse and stream movies on. The 2-in-1 aspect makes this laptop incredibly versatile and a great mid-range laptop for students to sketch and make notes with.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Yoga C740 is a great 15.6-inch laptop that is designed as a versatile computer that provides excellent value for the price. As such, it is evident that you can find something faster or lighter, but those advantages would come as a significant additional expense.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Sometimes it's just nice to have a bigger screen on your laptop, especially if you're getting one for work and entertainment. The Yoga C740 is available in 14- and 15.6-inch sizes and the two versions are otherwise essentially the same. Like the 14-inch version, the 15.6-inch C740 I tested is an excellent pick for everyday home office or schoolwork. If you don't have plans to travel or commute with it much, the extra screen space is better for things like watching videos and having more room for work. And despite the larger size, it still only weighs about 4 pounds (1.9 kg) and gets more than 11 hours of battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Presumably Lenovo’s Yoga C740 series is meant to reach a broader audience by offering lower prices than the flagship Yoga C940 range. But in this case, Lenovo cut away much of what makes big, bulky laptops worth buying. The result is a notebook whose appeal is too narrow.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Presumably Lenovo’s Yoga C740 series is meant to reach a broader audience by offering lower prices than the flagship Yoga C940 range. But in this case, Lenovo cut away much of what makes big, bulky laptops worth buying. The result is a notebook whose appeal is too narrow.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
If you want a larger screen than the 13 or 14 inches common on 2-in-1 convertible laptops today, the 15-Inch Lenovo Yoga C740 is a fine option thanks to its sturdy build quality, simple styling, and good computing performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Lenovo has done it again with the Yoga C740, creating a quality convertible with long battery life and nice design at a reasonable price. We'd like more ports and a slightly lower weight but this is made up for with a better screen and performance than you might expect at this kind of money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
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Source: Inceleme.co TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 90%
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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.
i7-10510U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced on 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.8 and 4.9 GHz (all 4 cores 4.3 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default).» 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.
80.48%: 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.