![]() The sufficiently large 105 x 70 mm clickpad features a smooth, comfortable Mylar finish with fast response speeds, little to no cursor delay, and seamless gesture interpretation (the Precision drivers are largely to thank for this, of course). The keys are evenly backlit with two stages of brightness (in addition to off). Unlike some other 15.6-inch machines, the IdeaPad makes no room for a numeric keypad. Despite its relative proficiency, the IdeaPad keyboard is still a ways off from the best Ultrabook keyboards in this class, such as that of the HP Spectre and Dell XPS 15. Spacing and layout is good as well, though the fact that the grey keys are labeled in white makes visibility a bit tougher than it should be in certain conditions. The IdeaPad 530S’ keys feature short travel with medium actuation force, but feedback is relatively sharp, which led to a relatively short adjustment period before we felt comfortable typing on it at higher speeds. Alas, these are the necessary sacrifices one must make in order to reach such a stunningly affordable price tag while still maintaining such an attractive design and capable components. Likewise, the display lid isn’t nearly as rigid as that of the XPS, though it still manages reasonably good torsion resistance and protection against pressure from behind. Though certainly durable enough for everyday use (and stronger than most budget competitors to boot-twisting the base produces no notable creaking), the thinness of the aluminum casing is evident, manifesting in the form of detectable flex under moderate pressure across the breadth of the base unit. While appearances are one thing, the quality differential between the IdeaPad and higher-end competitors such as the Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro does begin to expose itself once pressure is applied to the surfaces. Surely conscious of the quibbles surrounding webcam placement on competing models, Lenovo has opted for a slightly larger top bezel to accommodate the tiny webcam in its normal location. The sole bit of plastic is found flanking the display, where the black slim bezel adheres to the panel (again, a la XPS) for a consistent look throughout the entire perimeter. With its carefully CNC machined edges and rounded corners, the precision of the construction and general build quality leave little for criticism. That’s surely impressive, but can the IdeaPad’s performance in our exhaustive evaluation match the splendor of its spec sheet? Without further ado, let’s dive in and find out.įully adorned in silver aluminum casing, the IdeaPad 530S visually impresses from the outset. But the real shocker is the price: just $699 MSRP, which is perhaps 30% less than one might reasonably expect to pay for a comparably-equipped XPS 15. ![]() While configurations with discrete graphics are available, our review unit is powered by the typical Intel UHD Graphics 620 alongside an Intel Core i5-8250U SoC, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB NVMe SSD. ![]() ![]() Now, with the revised IdeaPad 530S, Lenovo takes this strategy further and punches up against such heralded ultra-high-end rivals with an even slimmer case, beautiful aesthetics (spearheaded by its XPS-like thin bezels and aluminum casing), and thoroughly capable components. Although we never had a chance to personally review the 15-inch IdeaPad 520S, its thin-and-light, pseudo-premium design carried hints of attributes that one would normally associate with much pricier laptops such as Dell’s XPS 15.
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