Lenovo IdeaPad Legion Y520

MPN: 80WK00F9US  |  EAN: 0191376651924  |  Model: IdeaPad Legion Y520

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Lenovo IdeaPad Legion Y520 - 80WK00F9US Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Pro Video Editing
Just Right
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Very Good
Hardcore Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Very Good
Back-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
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
Gaming Look
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding

Professional Video Production

With this IdeaPad Legion Y520's resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to discern which video sequence makes the cut.

Continuously tweaking video clips requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built-in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from one device to another.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the IdeaPad Legion Y520 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at $0.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the IdeaPad Legion Y520 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

In addition to its excellent Advanced screen, this laptop comes with a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution ensuring scenes pop with colour and great fidelity. Also, while watching in the dark, you can start, stop and skip through scenes using the backlit keyboard.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the IdeaPad Legion Y520 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Music and Audio

The IdeaPad Legion Y520 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 2256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the IdeaPad Legion Y520 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 8913 CPU and 16 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Legion Y520 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

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The IdeaPad Legion Y520 uses a Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the IdeaPad Legion Y520

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

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the IdeaPad Legion Y520 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 2000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.8 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 IdeaPad Legion Y520 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The IdeaPad Legion Y520 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 4 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.

The 4 hours battery life in the IdeaPad Legion Y520 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

The 4 hours battery life in the IdeaPad Legion Y520 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

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 IdeaPad Legion Y520 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

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 IdeaPad Legion Y520 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

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

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The IdeaPad Legion Y520 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.

Package that suits a Gamer

It oozes style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer.

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Product Description

As a budget gaming laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Legion can meet all of your priorities - including affordability and high performance. Its highly durable chassis makes it easy to fit into your bag and carry all day whilst being extremely robust to protect it from the trials of everyday life. However, this durability has not come at the expense of performance. If you are looking for comfort, the keyboard has been designed for ease-of-use and accessibility, and so makes the perfect addition to long work sessions. Not only this, but the 15.6-inch Anti-Glare LED-backlit screen comes in Full HD, meaning that games will have vivid and intense visuals that are consistent in both the day and night. Additionally, the impressive 16GB of RAM will ensure that you can play demanding games with a naturally high performance level. For both affordability and high-quality features and graphics, you should consider the Lenovo IdeaPad.

Technical Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Legion Y520 - 80WK00F9US Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Red
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 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7-xxx
Processor Model Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Processor Speed 2.8 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
Storage
HDD Capacity 2000 GB
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 2256 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System Harman Audio Premium Processing
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
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
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 4 hours
Weight & Dimensions
Weight 2.4 kg