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

[Redaktion]

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?

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[garnizonas]

Since there is no thunderbolt is HDMI at least 2.0? I am wondering if it's possible to plug in 4k screen at 60Hz.

[NikoB]

Since there is no thunderbolt is HDMI at least 2.0? I am wondering if it's possible to plug in 4k screen at 60Hz.

The funniest thing is that the UHD620 has a free DDI slot, not only for HDMI 2.0a via LSPCON chip (which costs a penny, as well as its wiring), but for the second output on DisplayPort 1.2, which could be output either via fake usb-c or directly , a miniDP or full DP connector, the space is full on both sides. But they did not even bring the second usb 3.0 to the right, although PCH has free USB 3.0 ports (up to 6 ports) .. As a result, who is this laptop for? For corporate and office affairs? But then why the castrated keyboard(no digital block) and glossy screen and there is no dsub/dp1,2? If for home - why the hell it is needed without going to 4k TV and 4k @ 60Hz monitors, yes even without HDR, the movie does not look at the TV / projector without, at least, HDMI 2.0a +, and even without the option to put the second SSD SATA or HDD for more space? For whom is this unclear piece made? Neither fish nor fowl...

the keyboard is not repairable ... it's a complete epic fail.

And 60% sRGB, while even cheap smartphones (<100$) have at least 95% sRGB... How to watch pictures from these smartphones, HD videos on YouTube and movies / TV shows, on such a poor screen, Lenovo?
In this case, in stores, at retail (I emphasize this especially!) are normal IPS 15.6 " with  color space in 72% NTSS(90%+ sRGB) and which cost at retail (!) Is +20-30$ more expensive than this cheap sh*t...
99.9% of buyers, having learned that for a surcharge of +$20-30 they can get a normal IPS with a good color space and brigtness (+50 nit), instead of this shabby cheapness, they will easily pay this extra small amount money! Marketers of Lenovo, are you aware of this or specifically crap poor and thrifty buyers?

[Rob B]

I've had the Ideapad 530s for about a week now, and I have to commend your review. I agree with it on all counts. I managed to get the i7-8550U model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD for $730 USD (Lenovo has some great super sales), so value-for-money was what really compelled me to go with this particular ultrabook. Even apart from the pricing, though, the 530s really does have a lot going for it, with the relatively minor trade-offs that you note. I was looking for an inexpensive 15.6" ultrabook with a fast PCIe SSD to take with me to the coffee shop, mainly for research and writing. The 530s checks those boxes, and it's very attractive to boot. I'm very happy with my purchase.

[JJ]

can i downgrade its 256gb m.2 NVME to 1tb m.2 sata?

[Ali]

Can someone comment on screen reflection? I've read that despite having an anti-glare screen, reflections are conspicuous.

[zach]

Since there is no thunderbolt is HDMI at least 2.0? I am wondering if it's possible to plug in 4k screen at 60Hz.

The funniest thing is that the UHD620 has a free DDI slot, not only for HDMI 2.0a via LSPCON chip (which costs a penny, as well as its wiring), but for the second output on DisplayPort 1.2, which could be output either via fake usb-c or directly , a miniDP or full DP connector, the space is full on both sides. But they did not even bring the second usb 3.0 to the right, although PCH has free USB 3.0 ports (up to 6 ports) .. As a result, who is this laptop for? For corporate and office affairs? But then why the castrated keyboard(no digital block) and glossy screen and there is no dsub/dp1,2? If for home - why the hell it is needed without going to 4k TV and 4k @ 60Hz monitors, yes even without HDR, the movie does not look at the TV / projector without, at least, HDMI 2.0a +, and even without the option to put the second SSD SATA or HDD for more space? For whom is this unclear piece made? Neither fish nor fowl...

the keyboard is not repairable ... it's a complete epic fail.

And 60% sRGB, while even cheap smartphones (<100$) have at least 95% sRGB... How to watch pictures from these smartphones, HD videos on YouTube and movies / TV shows, on such a poor screen, Lenovo?
In this case, in stores, at retail (I emphasize this especially!) are normal IPS 15.6 " with  color space in 72% NTSS(90%+ sRGB) and which cost at retail (!) Is +20-30$ more expensive than this cheap sh*t...
99.9% of buyers, having learned that for a surcharge of +$20-30 they can get a normal IPS with a good color space and brigtness (+50 nit), instead of this shabby cheapness, they will easily pay this extra small amount money! Marketers of Lenovo, are you aware of this or specifically crap poor and thrifty buyers?

Your post is unclear and your rant started before you got around to answering the question you were responding to. To the OP and anyone who may stumble on this, no it supports HDMI 1.4 only not 2.0.