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CES 2020 | Lenovo's new gaming monitors have near-edgeless displays, high refresh rates and FreeSync support

The Lenovo Y25-25 monitor. (Source: Lenovo)
The Lenovo Y25-25 monitor. (Source: Lenovo)
Lenovo has brought 3 new gaming-focused monitors to CES this year. The Y25-25, G27c-10 and G32qc-10 are 24.5-, 27- and 31.5-inch devices respectively. The former stands out with its 240Hz spec, although the other 2 have relatively high refresh rates of their own.

Lenovo's new gaming monitors as debuted at CES 2020 cover the 24.5-inch, 27-inch and 31.5-inch categories, as well as those of the flat and curved variety. The 3 new devices also feature the OEM's "3 side near-edgeless" design, which leaves a narrow chin at the bottom.

The flat-screened Y25-25 may be the smallest of this group; however, with its 240Hz refresh rate and 1 millisecond (ms) response time, it may also be the most impressive. Its FHD IPS display is rated for 400 nits of brightness and supports HDR. This monitor's stand is also the only new Lenovo display to be capable of adjusting in terms of pivot and swivel as well as tilt-angle and height. 

Furthermore, with its 99% Adobe sRGB coverage, glare-protection and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification, the Y25-25 may also double as an occasional work display. The G27c-10 and G32qc-10, however, may appeal to those in need of 1500R curvature for greater immersion.

They are both VA panels, and have resolutions of FHD and QHD respectively. The G32qc-10 has a refresh rate of 144Hz, whereas the G27c-10 does slightly better at 165Hz. Both monitors have a response time of 4ms and sRGB coverage of 72%. They also offer HDMI, DisplayPort and 3.5mm audio-out ports, as does the Y25-25.

Therefore, the 3 new Lenovo monitors appear to tick an impressive number of boxes for players on the hunt for a new display. However, it is a slight shame they have not stepped up to USB type C for the new year. The G27c-10 and G32qc-10 will become available in March 2020, and will cost US$219.99 and $319.99 respectively. The Y25-25 can be ordered from June 2020 and will also be priced at $319.99.

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Lenovo Press Release



Lenovo™ Rolls Out Modern Gaming Devices For All

 

Who ‘gamers’ are may have evolved over the years but their collective desire for fun and immersive PC gaming
experiences remains strong. Lenovo™ takes on the challenge of creating battle-ready PCs, gaming monitors and
accessories that balance the edge of work and play with new PC, monitors and accessories announcing at CES®.

 

Designed with details custom-built for top title performance, Lenovo Legion products are forged from decades of user
insights and engineering expertise. Made for gamers, Lenovo’s lineup comes serviced by the top-notch customer care
team of gaming specialists in Legion Ultimate Support—giving Lenovo Legion gamers first-hand advice, software tips
and hardware tricks to help them master everything from first-person shooters to scenic role-playing games.

 

Lenovo Legion Y740S features high panel quality and brightness with 4K UHD display and Dolby Vision®.

 

Serious Punch Without the Compromise

 

For those who want a portable laptop for work and a battle powerhouse to livestream new eSports titles behind closed
doors, Lenovo’s got the laptop they need. Unlike other gaming laptops weighed down by their guts, the new Lenovo
Legion Y740S is our thinnest and lightest gaming laptop yet with up to eight hours of battery life.1

 

With up to 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 processors, the Lenovo Legion Y740S has Q-Control allowing users to shift gears
with a simple press of their Fn+Q keys. Jump into Performance Mode for higher frame rates, down-shift into Quiet Mode
for better battery life to watch a movie or stay the course in Balance Mode for day-to-day usage. And don’t forget to
custom-tune the PC’s gameplay experience with software from Lenovo Vantage for Gaming.

 

Made with long-term gaming usage in mind, enjoy the new tactile ‘bouncy’ feel of Lenovo Legion keyboards, featuring
quick response time with 100 percent anti-ghosting, improved ergonomic key size and responsive switches designed for


smoother typing and gameplay. An anti-oil and abrasion resistant coating amps device durability compared to previous
generations.

 

 

 

With the extra security of a fingerprint reader built into the power button, gamers are just a tap away from filling their 15.6-
inch 4K IPS screen with the greatest heroes and villains of all time with 100 percent sRGB color gamut for true color
accuracy. With a display up to 600 nits bright and VESA® certified with Dolby Vision, the Lenovo Legion Y740S has a 60
Hz refresh rate so players can kiss washed out images goodbye.

 

The vivid picture quality is matched with next generation specs including up to 32GB DDR4 of memory, vast 1TB PCIe
SSD2 storage capacity, and a clever thermals design with five-point sensor array and quad fan for four times the cooling
when playing graphically intensive titles. Play action-packed multiplayer online battle arena games at the perfect angle for
you with new flexible 180-degree hinge.

 

 

The Lenovo Legion Y740S

Available in Iron Grey with metal finish and illuminated Legion Y logo on its cover, the Lenovo Legion Y740S laptop
weighs 4.18lbs (1.9kg) and offers rear and side ports to allow for easier coupling with Lenovo’s first-ever external eGPU
companion accessory: the Lenovo Legion BoostStation.

 

Turn any space into a battle station with backlit keyboard, narrow bezels, and the best of blistering audio with Dolby
Atmos® Speaker System—play the hottest titles with the highest frames per second (FPS) when powered by eGPU
accessory3.

 

 

 

 


 

eGPU That Plays Nice with Others

 

That’s right, the Lenovo Legion Y740S stays sleek on the outside while supporting savage gameplay when joined with the
Lenovo Legion BoostStation. While on-the-go users get the advantages of a slim laptop with Windows® 10, the gaming
“hub” or performance box remains at the gamer’s home ready for the action to begin.

 

 

Aluminum body with cool expandable storage casing

 

Supporting the heart-pounding graphics of both NVIDIA® GeForce® and AMD® Radeon™, the Lenovo Legion
BoostStation with aluminum build and cool transparent side panel is compact and fits on virtually any playing surface at
just under 20lbs (9.07kg); it’s also 100 percent tool-free and allows for super-fast charging4. Mixed-reality features
(augmented or virtual reality) are supported with applicable specifications via the eGPU.

In addition to the new Lenovo Legion Y740S with its BoostStation, the Lenovo Legion Y740 Laptop Studio Edition
powered by the latest NVIDIA GPUs and Studio Drivers offers another option for enthusiast gamers.

 

Visuals to Lose Yourself in the Game

Stay savage and customize the desktop experience with one of Lenovo’s monitors and Lenovo Legion’s ever-expanding
gaming portfolio that covers a range of sizes and segments from professional-grade and curved monitors, to mid-size
monitors for eSports players.

For total domination, users are invited to manage the basic effects and advanced settings of their Legion Y-series gaming
monitors with the upgraded 2.0 version of Lenovo Artery software. With Lenovo Artery, users can also customize
brightness, contrast, and the scenario mode on their multi-screen displays and audio devices, as well as control the color
settings and low blue light function for each game.

 

Exceptionally Smooth Gameplay

Professional players at the highest levels of eSports have amazing manual dexterity, able to perform hundreds of actions
within a minute of gameplay—only a purpose-built monitor can keep up with such savagery.

Stay focused on the game with the new Lenovo Legion Y25-25 Gaming Monitor with a 24.5-inch, Full HD IPS panel
display built into the striking near-edgeless chassis. Crank up refresh rates all the way to 240Hz—more FPS means that
more data flows between the GPU and monitor, helping to eliminate tearing in most multiplayer games boosted with
AMD® Radeon FreeSync™.1


 

The Lenovo Legion Y25-25 Gaming Monitor

No matter how fast the character may be moving on the screen, just say “no” to capping and ghosting with a super-fast
response rate at 1ms.

The Lenovo Legion Y25-25 Gaming Monitor comes with anti-glare panel and up to 400 nits of brightness and is
TÜV® Rheinland Eye Comfort Certified to reduce eye strain; its ergonomic stand enables a myriad of comfortable
playing angles including, tilt, lift, pivot, and swivel, and VESA mount allows for on-wall display.

 

 

The Lenovo G32qc Gaming Monitor

 

Curved Visuals That Bend To Your Every Move

 

Curved monitors make gaming more immersive and comfortable as it simulates a more natural viewing experience for
your eyes, neck, and head—allowing the gamer to see all the action at once.

Whether it’s a social gamer who loves multiplayer team shooters and doesn’t take anything too seriously, or a hardcore
competitive player, all types of gamers can enjoy every second of gameplay on the new 31.5-inch Lenovo G32qc
Gaming Monitor with near-edgeless bezel QHD (2560 x 1440) screen resolution for clear visuals and superior picture
quality. Catch every player movement with its wide viewing angle, high-screen brightness, and excellent contrast ratio.

Or, choose the heavy-duty yet compact 27-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution display on the Lenovo G27c Gaming
Monitor—both monitors have a curvature of 1500R for complete game immersion.

 

Engineered to be tear-free and stutter-free gameplay with AMD Radeon FreeSync5 technology, the Lenovo G27c is
capable of an amazingly high refresh rate of up to 165Hz, helping to rid gaming distractions such as choppy images,


streaks, and motion blur. While the Lenovo G32qc Gaming Monitor offers a speedy 144Hz refresh rate—both monitors
give users a high-speed 4ms response time for ultimate clarity and to help eliminate ghosting.

 

Offered in Raven Black hue, both curved gaming monitors are TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker Free Certified to
help protect gamers’ eyesight during those uninterrupted sessions. They’re available with adjustable stands for ergonomic
positioning, as well as a VESA mount if users prefer to affix their displays to the wall. Easy access to HDMI, DisplayPort,
and audio out makes for seamless connectivity to gaming rigs for a better user experience.

 

 

 

 Personalize the Lenovo Legion K300 RGB Gaming Keyboard or use the pre-designed colors.

 

Accessories With Smarter Edge

 

No warrior is complete without the right savage gear; Lenovo offers a range of elite gaming accessories to help them
dominate the battlefield and look stylish doing it.

 

Starting with the fine-tuned Lenovo Legion M600 Wireless Gaming Mouse that features an extra-long battery life6 and
energetic 1000Hz polling rate to dramatically lessen latency for lightning-fast reaction times usually reserved for wired
gaming mice.

 

Focus on the score and not the battery with its clever Rapid Charge USB-C port that allows for up to 10 hours of battery
life with five minutes of charge and up to 200 hours of battery life when fully charged.6 More gameplay advantages of the
wireless Lenovo Legion M600 mouse include a smart optical sensor (PixArt 3335) that can be used on multiple surfaces
and is capable of reaction speeds as fast as 400 inches per second without skipping.

 

 

Switch on/off lights with a quick click or change the mouse’s settings with its DPI switch.


Get the gaming specs that matter such as extreme sensitivity of up to 16,000 dots per inch (DPI), a maximum acceleration
of 40G, plus, it’s fully ergonomic with nine left and right buttons. It’s ultra-precise – with microswitches good for a lifetime
of 50 million clicks and over 16 million RGB color options for game-changing LED lights on the wheel and logo.7

 

With a smarter design for right- or left-handed gamers, the new Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse offers
competitive performance that’s easy on the wallet, wrist, and grip—regardless if the gamer prefers the palm vs. ‘the claw’
grip.

 

Play with the ultra-precision of up to 8,000 DPI with adjustable sensor tracking, solid 1000Hz polling rate, and appreciate
the mouse’s microswitches good for a lifetime of 10 million clicks for left and right buttons. Discover the customizable RGB
LED backlighting on the Lenovo Legion logo7 and comfortable textured soft side-grips that stay dry even after long
sessions—these are just a few more reasons why this new fully ambidextrous mouse will be a favorite accessory.

Play like the best for less with the light and full-size Lenovo Legion K300 RGB Gaming Keyboard8 with clean minimalist
design, curved body, and customizable five-zone RGB illumination and lighting effects. Dominate with anti-ghosting and
programmable 24-key rollover membrane that allows for simultaneous commands.

Fully adaptable with programmable keys with great travel for up to 20 million keypresses for lifelong durability and with
spill-resistant draining holes to keep the user protected—gamers won’t be able to keep their hands off the tactile feel of
this new quiet keyboard.

 

North America Pricing and Availability9

 

• The 15-inch Lenovo Legion Y740S starts at $1099.99 as a configure-to-order (CTO) offering, and Lenovo Legion
BoostStation eGPU starts at $249.99 as a standalone accessory or option to bundle a NVIDIA GeForce RTX2060
or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU. Both are expected to be available starting in May 2020.9
• The 25-inch Lenovo Legion Y25-25 gaming monitor will start at $319.99 and is expected to be available
starting June 2020.9
• The 32-inch Lenovo G32qc Gaming Monitor will start at $319.99 and is expected to be available starting March
2020.9
• The 27-inch Lenovo G27c Gaming monitor will start at $219.99 and is expected to be available starting in March
2020.9
• The Lenovo Legion M600 Wireless Gaming Mouse will start at $79.99 and is expected to be available
starting June 2020.9
• The Lenovo Legion M300 RGB Gaming Mouse will start at $29.99 and is expected to be available starting June
2020.9
• The Lenovo Legion K300 RGB Gaming Keyboard will start at $49.99 and is expected to be available starting June
2020.9


 

 

1 With 60Whr battery and 95W power adapter. All battery life claims are approximate and based on test results using the MobileMark 2014 ver 1.5
battery life benchmark test. Actual results will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating
conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally
decrease with time and usage. See bapco.com/products/mobilemark-2014/ for additional details.

2 Actual available capacity is less and varies due to many factors, including formatting, partitioning and operating system, etc. which utilize part of this
capacity. The available capacity may change with software updates.

3 Up to 150+ FPS is dependent on eGPU configuration with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 2070 GPU and 16 GB DDR4 option.

4 Supports up to 500W with 100W PC power supply.

5 AMD Radeon FreeSync requires a monitor and AMD Radeon graphics, both with FreeSync support. See www.amd.com/freesync for complete details.

6 Charging for full battery ranges from 2.5-3 hours. Usage for 200 hours with full charge requires LED lights to be off. Actual results will vary and depend
on numerous factors including usage, operating conditions, wireless functionality and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally
decrease with time and usage.

7 To adjust DPI and RGB light settings, a link to a free software download is offered with mouse purchase.

8 Free link to software download offered with keyboard purchase; USB interface included with Lenovo Legion software.

9 Prices may not include tax and do not include shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply.
Reseller prices may vary. On-shelf dates and color options may vary by geography and products may only be available in selected markets. All offers
subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice.

 

LENOVO and LENOVO LEGION are trademarks of Lenovo. CES is a trademark of the Consumer Technology Association. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
U.S. and/or other countries. NVIDIA, GEFORCE and GEFORCE RTX are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. CES is a trademark of the Consumer Technology Association. WINDOWS is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. DOLBY ATMOS and DOLBY VISION are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. VESA is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. TÜV is a registered trademark of the TÜV Rheinland Group. AMD and RADEON are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ©2020, Lenovo
Group Limited.

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Deirdre O Donnell, 2020-01- 5 (Update: 2020-01- 3)