Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)

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Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) and Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130). 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 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 37.5 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gold Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 - SK Hynix
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
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 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Lenovo V130-15IKB (Lenovo V130)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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
SAR Value - 0.443 W/kg (body), 0.443 W/kg (limb)
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 15IKB 80YL 15IKB 81HN
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