Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 802 reviews of Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and keyboard. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative opinions about the screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 user reviews of Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

76% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Lenovo Ideapad Y50 (15.6-inch, 2014) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Lenovo Y50 review

Lenovo's latest gaming laptop: lightweight in more ways than one

Excellent, unique design ; Fantastic value ; Pleasant speakers

Dreadful screen ; Inconsistent game performance ; Limited configurations ; Short battery life

Scores in depth There's no lack of options if you are looking for a 15-inch gaming laptop. Between the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro getting a new gorgeous 3K screen and newer, better packages like the Gigabyte P35W, this mid-size range of gaming machines gets...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

Lenovo Y50 review: Good for gamers

Buying a gaming laptop can get expensive. The sort of expensive that'll make you wince and have you scoping out your cupboards for things you can flog on eBay. The Lenovo Y50 is designed to be an antidote to that kind of financial anxiety. The Lenovo...

Decent value, good mid-range GPU that can handle just about any game

Limited maximum screen brightness, fan stays on all the time, slightly dodgy trackpad

The Lenovo Y50 is a good-value gaming laptop, and a pretty aggressive competitor to other laptops in this class like the Acer V Nitro and the various MSI options around the price, including the GS20.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Lenovo's Y50 is even better with 4K

The 15-inch Y50 Touch gaming laptop swaps its bland original screen for a sharp-looking 4K version.

The Lenovo Y50 Touch 4K packs in features, including a mainstream graphics card, touchscreen, and full 4K resolution.

The 4K display looks much better than its dull 1080p predecessor, but the mid-level GPU means you won't actually be playing many games at 4K resolution.

One of our favorite gaming laptops get a sharp 4K display that will make all kinds of content look better, although it's a bit of a tease, as you can't actually crank most games up to that resolution.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Lenovo Y50 Touch 4K review

Lenovo, best known for its business-friendly ThinkPads and transforming Yoga hybrids, is actually one of the best-kept secrets in PC gaming. The company makes some excellent gaming laptops and mid-price gaming desktops.

The Lenovo Y50 Touch 4K packs in features, including a mainstream graphics card, touchscreen, and full 4K resolution.

The 4K display looks much better than its dull 1080p predecessor, but the mid-level GPU means you won't actually be playing many games at 4K resolution.

Oct, 2014

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Lenovo Y50-70

The current object of our gaming affection is the 15.6-inch Y50 Touch , a mid-size laptop that doesn't look too hideously gamer-like, and combines a touchscreen with a mainstream Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M graphics card, making it work for both gaming and...

The Lenovo Y50 Touch 4K packs in features, including a mainstream graphics card, touchscreen, and full 4K resolution.

The 4K display looks much better than its dull 1080p predecessor, but the mid-level GPU means you won't actually be playing many games at 4K resolution.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop review: Great performance spoiled by a sub-par display

A strong CPU and GPU don't make up for a crummy LCD.

Strong price-to-performance ratio ; Attractively thin brushed-aluminum enclosure ; Good-quality speakers

Abysmal display with limited viewing angles ; Flimsy, awkwardly located trackpad ; Mushy keyboard

The Lenovo Y50 is a bargain among gaming laptops—provided you can tolerate its subpar display, keyboard, and trackpad.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo Y50-70 Touch

Solid gaming and overall performance; Sleek and understated style; Comfortable keyboard ; Below-average battery life; Relatively dim display; Runs hot while gaming ; The Lenovo Y50-70 Touch combines midrange gaming power with an ultrasharp display, but...

Below-average battery life; Relatively dim display; Runs hot while gaming ; The Lenovo Y50-70 Touch combines midrange gaming power with an ultrasharp display, but it's not very bright.

The Lenovo Y50-70 Touch combines midrange gaming power with an ultrasharp display, but it's not very bright.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo Y50

Sleek and slimmed-down design; Excellent gaming performance; Good battery life for a gaming notebook ; Display has dull color and limited viewing angles; Shallow keyboard and jumpy touchpad ; The Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop delivers powerful performance...

Display has dull color and limited viewing angles; Shallow keyboard and jumpy touchpad ; The Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop delivers powerful performance in a lightweight design, but we'd opt for the ultra HD screen.

The Lenovo Y50 gaming laptop delivers powerful performance in a lightweight design, but we'd opt for the ultra HD screen.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Nino Ricchizzi (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 (GTX 960M, FHD) Notebook Review

Lenovo created a balanced bundle. Recently, the Y50-70 proved to be a good entry into the mobile gaming world. Now, the manufacturer put even more performance into the slim case and improved the bundle. The most important change: Lenovo replaced the...

design, system and gaming performance, material of the lid, maintenance, solid battery life

brightness distribution and brightness, performance on battery

Lenovo's bundle can still be called solid. An elegant and fancy design envelops the powerful hardware inside, which can easily handle everyday multimedia and gaming. Instead of a TN panel, the IPS technology is now used. Nevertheless, the brightness is...

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Sascha Mölck (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Y50-70 (GTX 960M, 4K) Notebook Review

Model upgrade. Despite its slim build, there is plenty of computing power in Lenovo's gaming laptop. The combination of powerful hardware, 4K screen, and decent connectivity is to make potential buyers curious.

4K IPS screen, Slim casing, Decent gaming performance, Swift solid state drive

No maintenance cover, Glare-type screen, Inactive CPU Turbo in multi-thread applications

Lenovo's Y50-70 59441231 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop. The installed processor has more than enough computing power for all common application scenarios. The GeForce GTX 960M graphics core renders all current games smoothly. It also produces slightly...

Jun, 2015

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