Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

LG gram 17Z990 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 17Z990 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery

large high-resolution display

robust build quality

solid overall performance

higher price point

limited gaming capabilities

no discrete GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and LG gram 17Z990
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. LG gram 17Z990 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 38.075 cm x 26.593 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.34 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-nanocarbon alloy
Colour Onyx black | Copper Dark silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 96% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Reader Mode, Daylight Mode
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD (front)
Camera Features - Built-in microphone
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty - 1
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 9360 mAh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Gesture function, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (with power off charging)
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Power Manager, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) LG gram 17Z990
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password HDD lock
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
Model Number 14IKB 81EU V
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