Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Metal
Colour Denim blue | Platinum grey Gold
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU AMD A9 9420 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 1 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15AST 80XV 15IKB 80YL
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