Lenovo Legion Y520 (Black)

MPN: 80WK00FHUS  |  EAN: 0191376658084  |  Model: Legion Y520

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Choosist's Ratings

Lenovo Legion Y520 (Black) - 80WK00FHUS Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Very Good
Casual Gaming
Very Good
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
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
Windows
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 7766 .

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

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the 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 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!

High quality video on your Legion Y520's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 8 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce 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 once device to another.

Music and Audio

The 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 256 GB. Also, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the 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 6802 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the 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.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Legion Y520 packs a decent Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf the web at speed thanks to the Legion Y520’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Legion Y520.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.5 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 Legion Y520 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

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

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

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

The Lenovo Legion helps you to play your games, your way, enabling you to immerse yourself within the worlds that it brings to life. With both affordability and durability, the hardy exterior design ensures that it is protected whilst on the move against the potential scrapes of daily life. Not only this, but its high performance ensures that the majority of demanding titles will run without any issues or lag. If you are looking for ease-of-use, the keyboard is responsive and easy to type on quickly, and the backlight makes playing games simple, especially at night when you're going for full immersion. Additionally, the screen is in stunning HD and comes with anti-glare tech so that you can get the most from your visuals even in bright lighting conditions. What's more, the graphics card is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX, which ensures that your graphics look consistently smooth during long gaming sessions.

Technical Specifications

Lenovo Legion Y520 (Black) - 80WK00FHUS Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
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 Model Intel Core i5-7300HQ
Processor Speed 2.5 GHz
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
Storage
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 256 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System Dolby Audio Premium.
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
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port 1
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 2.5 kg