Lenovo IdeaPad 530S 14-inch

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fairly good price, Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (LG LP140WF8-SPP1 (LGD0599)), Relatively cool on the outside, Fast fingerprint scanner, First class input devices, QHD display option
Classy design, rigid case, good port distribution, GeForce MX150 with 2 GB GDDR5, acceptable battery life, bright WQHD display, wide viewing angles and no PWM or clouding, generous 512 GB NVMe SSD, comfortable backlit keyboard, spacious clickpad, fingerp...

Cons:

Glass-equipped model is back-heavy, which results in disbalance of the laptop, Covers only 54% of sRGB (LG LP140WF8-SPP1 (LGD0599)), Low maximum brightness
Average Wi-Fi performance, slow SD card reader, poor CPU turbo performance, reflective display, no support for dual-channel mode, audible under load

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Last revision on May 12, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Fairly good price, Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (LG LP140WF8-SPP1 (LGD0599)), Relatively cool on the outside, Fast fingerprint scanner, First class input devices, QHD display option
Classy design, rigid case, good port distribution, GeForce MX150 with 2 GB GDDR5, acceptable battery life, bright WQHD display, wide viewing angles and no PWM or clouding, generous 512 GB NVMe SSD, comfortable backlit keyboard, spacious clickpad, fingerp

Reviewers Didn't Like

Glass-equipped model is back-heavy, which results in disbalance of the laptop, Covers only 54% of sRGB (LG LP140WF8-SPP1 (LGD0599)), Low maximum brightness
Average Wi-Fi performance, slow SD card reader, poor CPU turbo performance, reflective display, no support for dual-channel mode, audible under load

Expert reviews and ratings

Lenovo has nailed it with its mainstream offering which combines a great build with a really solid performance package. If only the company had priced it a bit...

By PCMag IN on October 20, 2018

Given the price and variants, Lenovo Ideapad 530S appears to be a very good deal. It has an 8th generation Intel processor, good battery life, and an overall design which is simple, sleek. It also offers a lot more on board storage than other devices,...

By IndianExpress on September 08, 2018

Nice concept! The IdeaPad 530s is more than a simple performance upgrade, and it features a slightly redesigned base. We have had the chance to put the top model through its paces - find out how well it did in our extensive...

By NotebookCheck on July 19, 2018

The Lenovo IdeaPad is a fine device for processing word, image, and some light video. Its cool performance under load matches its cool metallic look. With a sharp display, mature styling, and precise touchpad, the IdeaPad 530S definitely marks a new...

By Digit on June 26, 2018

The IdeaPad 530S offers sturdy build quality, and is extremely upgradable and well priced. There's almost nothing to complain about with Lenovo's mid-range...

By TechRadar on May 11, 2018

Good device, but not good enough for such a saturated market. Don't get us wrong – it is great in many aspects. It is just the fact that most of the 14-inchers at this price point are better in the said area. For example – ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433 has a...

By laptopmedia.com on April 10, 2019