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Lenovo has recently made their big move into the gaming notebook space and while that move isn't a huge surprise in of itself - gaming notebooks are proving to be a huge growth area for the industry with the rise of eSports and streamer culture - they're...
Very eSports friendly, Lighter than most gaming laptops...
Ergonomics need work, Not suited for AAA gaming...
Though it definitely has its limits, the Lenovo Y520 is still a pretty compellingly-priced gaming laptop. If you're one of those who try to find the time to play every single major release, this probably won't fit the bill. It's a little too rigid on a te...
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Lenovo has recently made their big move into the gaming notebook space and while that move isn't a huge surprise in of itself - gaming notebooks are proving to be a huge growth area for the industry with the rise of eSports and streamer culture - they're...
Very eSports friendly, Lighter than most gaming laptops...
Ergonomics need work, Not suited for AAA gaming...
Though Lenovo's foray into the gaming notebook space hasn't come without some growing pains, their angle on the market is definitely worth serious consideration...
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If you're not into the flashy gaming laptop aesthetic, the Legion, with its all-black plastic exterior, is a nice change of pace. It's obviously a gaming laptop due to the shape, but the muted color scheme is more mature. The hood doesn't look or feel che...
Maybe, but we feel there are better options out thereWith its mature look, steady performance, and reasonable price, the Legion has a lot to offer, but we feel there are better options out there. Still, this laptop has a lot going for it. The subdued aest...
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The Lenovo Legion Y520 wasn't forged in the fires of Mount Doom. It wasn't injected with super serum. It wasn't sent here from the future, glowering, naked and semi-mute. It wasn't trained by master ninjas. It wasn't built in an underground laboratory by...
Easy on the wallet, Stays cool, Comfortable keyboard...
Dim display, No chroma or macro programmability...
With the Y520, it starts and ends with price. Lenovo's gamer is only a contender because of its price to performance ratio. It may lack many of the super features of a premium gamer (per key customization; bombastic speakers; vibrant display), but at the...
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The PC gaming market was reported to have been worth a cool $36 billion in 2016, and the biggest names in the industry are lining up to take their slice of the pie. They don't come much bigger than Lenovo, who in recent years has injected new life into it...
Powerful Core i7 processor, Comfortable backlit keyboard, Good selection of I/O ports, Sleek, for a 15.6in gaming laptop...
Struggles with 1080p gaming, Limited choice of UK models, Single-channel memory, Small 128GB SSD...
The Lenovo Legion Y520 has the makings of a solid mainstream gaming laptop. Build quality is good, the chassis is relatively sleek for a 15.6in PC with gaming ambition, connectivity options are plentiful and the full-size backlit keyboard is satisfying to...
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Early this year, Lenovo has formally announced its new gaming sub-brand called the Legion and debuted two offerings under this fresh series — the Legion Y520 and the more spec-heavy Legion Y720. According to the company, these gaming laptops that got thei...
Sleek design, Aesthetically-pleasing matte finish, Back-lit keys, Harman/Dolby audio, Keys are a joy to type on, Well-ventilated setup, Capable internals...
All-plastic body, Matte finish is extremely sensitive to fingerprint marks and smudges, Viewing angles aren't that accommodating...
The Lenovo Legion Y520, even though it's the basic package, is still a well-appreciated effort from the company. It has a sleek-looking design, back-lit keys which are a joy to type on, impressive audio, a nicely-ventilated setup, and has capable internal...
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There are quite a few good gaming-laptops you can get for under $1000 these days, all of them bringing solid performance to the table, good builds and a few extras meant to tip the potential buyer towards each one's side.Lenovo's offer in the niche is the...
well built and tamed down looks, great keyboard, despite its peculiar NumPad layout, performs well, runs cool and mostly quiet, more affordable that most other options...
rather dim and color deficient screen, small trackpad with finicky click buttons, only gets a 45 Wh battery, speakers sound tinny...
The Lenovo Legion Y520 is a great pick for those of you that only have about $900-$1000 to spend and want a good all-round laptop that can also handle FHD gaming well. This one offers much for the buck and is overall a well built computer with a good keyb...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2018-02-23 07:16:14
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Gaming laptops are a great way to enjoy your favorite PC games on the go, but most of the time they tend to be really pricey. Or, if you end up buying a gaming laptop that's affordable, it doesn't perform as well. Thankfully the introduction of new graphi...
Decent performance, Good selection of ports...
Terrible display quality, Annoying touchpad, Average battery life...
The Lenovo Legion Y520 is a smart move for the company – make a laptop that's durable and can run most games, and slap on an affordable price tag. At AED 3,099 the Legion Y520 is a great start for someone who wants to game on the go but doesn't want t...
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hardwareheaven.com Updated: 2018-02-23 07:16:14
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This is only the second time we've seen a Kaby Lake CPU in a laptop, and we're happy to! The i7-7700HQ run at 2.8GHz, boosting to 3.8GHz and offering an effective 12% increase in performance over its predecessor. It's one of Intel's fastest mobile quad-co...
We like the look of the Legion Y520-15. Physically, rather than on paper and in practice, because we don't believe that the selection of parts delivers an overall experience best for gaming.Undoubtedly this is a stylish, compact and strong system for gene...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated: 2018-02-23 07:16:22
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The Legion Y520 is similar in design with the previous generation of Y-series gaming machines from the brand, with a few subtle accents here and there. Firstly, the laptop's lid and chassis aren't plainly rectangular, and secondly, the lid is no longer me...
If you're in the market for a gaming laptop, wait until this hits.Also Published in GADGETS MAGAZINE March 2017 IssueWords by Ren Alcantara...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2018-02-23 07:16:22
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Legion Y520, a budget gaming laptop with a quad core 45 watt CPU, NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 graphics and a 1080p matte IPS display. Lenovo's got their mojo back with the Y520: it has competitive specs for the price, a nice...
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If you're not into the flashy gaming laptop aesthetic, the Legion, with its all-black plastic exterior, is a nice change of pace. It's obviously a gaming laptop due to the shape, but the muted color scheme is more mature. The hood doesn't look or feel che...
Maybe, but we feel there are better options out thereWith its mature look, steady performance, and reasonable price, the Legion has a lot to offer, but we feel there are better options out there. Still, this laptop has a lot going for it. The subdued aest...
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READ NEXT: Best laptops 2018Before diving into the models themselves, it’s important to get your head around the various laptop categories – and the distinctions between them. There are actually five lines now, and each one is different.For starters, ther...
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How much gaming performance do you really need? A lot of that depends on the sort of gaming experience you expect. Do you want to run all the latest AAA titles at max settings and over 60fps? Or perhaps you're okay with just dialing back the settings and...
And the winner is. The notion of a budget gaming notebook seems supremely bland, tepid, and uninteresting. Gaming is an expensive hobby, and it's often the premium products that generate the most interest with their cutting-edge designs and blazing fast...
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With the strong gaming market in 2017, manufacturers are pushing out new and innovative gaming hardware and accessories for the different types of gamers. Specifically, we see an increase in the number of gaming focused notebooks, especially with th...
As seen from the benchmarks aboveLenovo Legion Y520 is an extremely value for money gaming laptop for its performance. It is a great buy for anyone looking for a decently priced laptop without any major compromises.The Lenovo Legion Y520 is currently avai...
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Lenovo is getting serious about PC gaming. The PC maker launched a range of gaming computers with the new Legion sub-brand earlier this year.The move comes as no surprise - the PC gaming market is booming, compared with the rest of the industry. Market re...
Lenovo will attract plenty of mainstream gamers with this well-built and competitively priced gaming laptop...
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