Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM
8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Battery Capacity
35 Wh

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Review

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robust metal design

crisp full HD display

backlit keyboard feature

adequate processing power

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

no USB-C port

Total Rating

75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 2.2 kg
Case Material Metal
Colour Golden
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Interfaces 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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return

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