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Lenovo IdeaPad 530S (15.6-inch, 2018) Series

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S (15.6-inch, 2018) Series
alaScore 86

89 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 reviews of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S (15.6-inch, 2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the usability and design are overall positive. The screen and portability also get good comments. The reliability and image quality get less positive opinions, and there are some mixed reviews about the touchpad.

performance, portability, screen, design, usability

battery, sound, image quality, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo IdeaPad 530S (15.6-inch, 2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve Schardein (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Ideapad 530S-15IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

 

Premium for less? With the IdeaPad 530S, Lenovo has further slimmed down and improved the model in addition to adopting the latest generation of components: a Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM, and an FHD anti-glare display. Is this the XPS for the rest of us?

sleek design with great build quality that belies its price point ; relatively stable chassis ; very good general system performance ; mostly straightforward maintenance ; nearly silent operation in most cases ; good temperatures under load ; decent...

somewhat disappointing CPU and GPU performance ; port selection is a bit thin (and ports are somewhat crowded) ; case rigidity pales in comparison to pricier rivals ; only a single internal storage port ; no options for dual-channel RAM ; slow card...

For those interested in an attractive, relatively sturdy, mostly well-rounded entertainment laptop that won’t empty the wallet, the $699 IdeaPad 530S is absolutely worth a look. Thanks to its capable quad-core i5-8250U CPU, plenty of RAM, and fast NVMe...

Aug, 2018

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

I have been using the laptop for one month and I'm surprised how light it is. Easy to carry everywhere and the battery last for long hours. I bought this laptop to run programs while I'm working from home and It has been great!

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

great start up speed

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

If you don't want a touch screen this PC is fantastic for a number of reasons. Its big enough to type easily and small enough so as to not be too noticeable in a coffee shop

There is not a dedicated area to use to lift the lid open. As I'm getting older I find things more finicky. Even is it was just a little nub it would aid me greatly.

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

Fast and powerful

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

Build quality, looks, weight, value for money, screen brightness, features, aluminium shell, keyboard feel, speed using multiple apps

Some reflections due to screen type

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

Looks great and fired up quickly from being turned on using the finger print censor

Lost all connection and wouldn’t read any systems for about four but then somehow fixed itself. Not sure how secure that fix is...

Sep, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

Small and light, starts up quickly, good screen

Sound quality in the built in speaker isn’t great

Jul, 2019

Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Poor Quality Laptop

 

this particular Laptop was made with cheap material. In about 8 months of normal use, the screen hinge got separated from the main body. The screen hinges were glued to the main body. To avoid any disapportiments, please avoid this laptop.

Jul, 2019

Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

LENOVO Ideapad 530s 14" AMD Ryzen 7 Laptop - 256 GB SSD, Black & Silver

 

Good value very good battery life fast

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Jun, 2019

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