Lenovo Y530 i7 15.6 inch IPS Black

MPN: 81FV0002US  |  EAN: 0192330691857  |  Model: Y530

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Lenovo Y530 i7 15.6 inch IPS Black - 81FV0002US Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Hardcore Gaming
Very Good
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Pro Graphic Design
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Back-end Development
Just Right
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Short Journeys
Very Good
Long Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right
Windows
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i7-8750H sits at the heart of the Y530, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 1000 GB, the Y530 ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

The powerful Intel Core i7 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The Y530 is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your Y530's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Give your Images the professional touch

The Y530 is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.20 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM, along with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The Y530 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The Y530 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a 1 makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 12538 CPU and 16 GB of RAM, the Y530 is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-8750H, (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The Y530 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

A sizeable 1000 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Y530.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Y530 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 9.5 hours battery life, the Y530 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The Y530 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 9.5 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

Lightweight and compact, the Y530 boasts 9.5 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the Y530 thanks to its massive 9.5 hours battery life.

The 9.5 hours battery life in the Y530 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Get straight to work on site with the Y530. A 9.5 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Y530 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.3 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The Y530’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The Y530 includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets. And with a backlit keyboard, you can keep working long after the sun goes down too.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the Y530 is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

The Y530 has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo Y530 i7 15.6 inch IPS Black - 81FV0002US Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8750H
Processor Speed 2.20 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1000 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Home Theater
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.0
Microphone 2
Mini DisplayPort 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 3
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 1
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 1 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10
Battery
Battery Life 9.5 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 26.7 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 2.39 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 2.49 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 36 cm
Weight 2.3 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Certifications ErP Lot 3
Energy Star Certified Yes
RoHS Compliance 1