Lenovo Legion Y520 i5 15.6 inch IPS Black

MPN: 80WK00LGGE  |  EAN: 0191545403095  |  Model: Legion Y520-15IKBN

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Choosist's Ratings

Lenovo Legion Y520 i5 15.6 inch IPS Black - 80WK00LGGE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Just Right
Use Around the Office
Just Right
Use in Public Places
Just Right
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Funky Look
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right

Great for photo editing

The powerful Intel Core i5 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

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Legion Y520-15IKBN is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at £895.99, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the Legion Y520-15IKBN is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your Legion Y520-15IKBN'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.

Music and Audio

The Legion Y520-15IKBN provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 1000 GB. Also, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Legion Y520-15IKBN is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a 1 you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 6845 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the Legion Y520-15IKBN 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.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The Legion Y520-15IKBN makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.5 GHz processor is ideal. With 4 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 4 hours battery life of the Legion Y520-15IKBN allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 4 hours, the Legion Y520-15IKBN can go the distance for you while working on the move.

The Legion Y520-15IKBN allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 4 hours battery life.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Legion Y520-15IKBN offers 4 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Legion Y520-15IKBN is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.4 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Legion Y520-15IKBN works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the Legion Y520-15IKBN allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1.

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 Legion Y520-15IKBN 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.

Very stylized look

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

Package that suits a Gamer

Not just a pretty face, the Legion Y520-15IKBN uses ergonomic design to give you a gaming advantage.

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Technical Specifications

Lenovo Legion Y520 i5 15.6 inch IPS Black - 80WK00LGGE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),Polycarbonate
Display
Display Brightness 250 cd/m²
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 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-7300HQ
Processor Speed 2.5 GHz
Processor Threads 4
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2400 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
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Audio
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 1.4
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
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 Home
Battery
Battery Life 4 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 26.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 2.5 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 38 cm
Weight 2.4 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliance Silver
RoHS Compliance 1