Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 500 14

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Viewing angles, contrast, good input devices, quiet in practice, no throttling in the stress test, build quality of the case, good port layout, versatile thanks to 360degree hinges
Good keyboard, Plenty of storage, Ethernet port, Screen rotates through 360 degrees
Sturdy design and light-weight

Cons:

Battery runtime, no maintenance hatch, non-removable battery, hardly usable under sunlight, non-illuminated keyboard, no SSD
Moderatequality screen, Average battery life

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Last revision on May 2, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Viewing angles, contrast, good input devices, quiet in practice, no throttling in the stress test, build quality of the case, good port layout, versatile thanks to 360degree hinges
Good keyboard, Plenty of storage, Ethernet port, Screen rotates through 360 degrees
Sturdy design and light-weight

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery runtime, no maintenance hatch, non-removable battery, hardly usable under sunlight, non-illuminated keyboard, no SSD
Moderatequality screen, Average battery life
Mediocre battery life, Bad screen quality (low maximum brightness, low sRGB color gamut coverage, PWM across all brightness levels) even at this price range, Bad touchpad with “wobbling” effect and the same goes for the screen

Expert reviews and ratings

Unfortunately, that sense of “ordinary” is one that permeates the Yoga 500 at every turn, with very little to save it. Maybe we’re just immune to the idea of a hybrid computer being special, or maybe we’re just sick of seeing sub-par computer parts being passed to customers for prices that feel like they don’t make a lot of...

By Gadget Guy Australia on March 18, 2016

The Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK is a solid 14-inch convertible for multiple usage scenarios. If you are already looking for a convertible, you probably know how you will use it. Comfortable surfing in tablet or stand mode on the couch as well as the video...

By NotebookCheck on March 08, 2016

On a first look the 14-inch Lenovo Yoga 500 is a pretty nice laptop. It gets Skylake hardware, a FHD IPS touchscreen, a nice bakclit keyboard and it's well built and good looking. Once you start using it though, you'll notice the occasional performance...

By ultrabookreview.com on February 16, 2016

What makes a convertible better than any run of the mill tablet is the added firepower that only a laptop can provide, and the Lenovo Yoga 500 does exactly that. Admittedly, the Yoga 500 is not the most eye-catching hybrid around, but it is among the most budget-friendly ones currently available in Australia, with plenty of performance oriented hardware fitted...

By ozlaptopreviews.com on January 18, 2016

You can't expect a top-notch laptop for the price Lenovo asks for the Yoga 500, particularly at the entry level. There's plenty of storage, the keyboard is comfortable to use, and the ability to rotate the screen through 360 degrees may...

By zdnet.com on January 15, 2016

The Lenovo Yoga 500 is a good performing mid-range laptop that has the added bonus of being able to convert into a tablet. While it's a simple and straifghtforward machine that has plenty of storage space and the ability to also be used in tent or stand...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on November 01, 2015

The Lenovo Yoga 500 offers the bare minimum a notebook from this class can offer, spec-wise that is. We are presented with ULV CPU from Intel (Pentium 3805U), integrated graphics, and budget TN touch panel that didn't do too well in our...

By laptopmedia.com on July 25, 2015

It comes with a cheap pricetag, but terrible battery life and sluggish performance make the Yoga 500 one to...

By Expert Reviews on April 26, 2017

Unter'm Strich kann das Notebook Lenovo Yoga 500-14IBD schwarz (80N400Y5GE) im Test nur bedingt überzeugen und erhält ein befriedigendes Ergebnis. Während unserer Labortests können wir einige Highlights ausmachen: in den Kategorien Ausstattung und...

By Chip.de on July 21, 2016

Schon sehr lange war ich extrem neugierig, wie ich selbst ein Notebook mit 360-Grad-Display und Tablet-Funktion nutzen würde. Dank Lenovo hatte ich endlich die Chance, dies auch zu testen und ich muss sagen, es macht tatsächlich Spaß! Sowohl im Büro als...

By sofahelden.com on December 24, 2015

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