Lenovo has announced a pair of new gaming notebooks with the Legion Y720 and Y520, powered by NVIDIA GeForce graphics and the latest 7th-generation Intel processors.
First we have the Legion Y720, a 15.6-inch gaming laptop that is also the “the world’s first Dolby Atmos PC” for immersive surround audio using the latest Dolby home theater standard. Graphical duties are handled by a GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, with CPU options up to a 7th-generation Intel Core i7 (i7-7700HQ).
“Enter a breathtaking world of sight and sound with the Lenovo Legion Y720 Laptop, the world’s first PC featuring Dolby’s revolutionary Atmos audio technology. VR Ready, this gaming laptop combines powerful processing, graphics, hardware and integrated Xbox One Wireless Support for an uninterrupted and immersive gaming experience.”
Lenovo Legion Y720 Specifications:
- Display
- 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS or
- 15.6" UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Anti-Glare
- Processor
- 7th Generation Intel CoreTM i7-7700HQ Processor
- 7th Generation Intel CoreTM i5-7300HQ Processor
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
- Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR4; 2 x SODIMM Slots
- Storage
- 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB PCIe SSD or
- 500 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SATA HDD
- Audio: 2 x 2W JBL Speakers and 3W Subwoofer, Dolby Atmos
- Connectivity:
- WLAN & Bluetooth: Up to 2×2 WiFi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 Combo
- LAN: 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports: 3x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt (USB Type-C), Audio Jack, Mic Jack, LAN
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Battery Life: Up to 5-Hour 4 Cell; 60 WHr Li-Polymer Battery
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 277 x 29 mm / 14.96 x 10.9 x 1.14 inches
- Weight: Starting at 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg)
Next we have the slimmer (and lighter) Y520 laptop, which pairs up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU with up to a 7th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU.
“Lean and mean, the Lenovo Legion Y520 Laptop comes with the latest in processors, graphics and hardware, providing gaming function while a lightweight and smudge-free design deliver a portable form. This laptop is perfect for those who like to game on-the-go, online or with their friends in the same room.”
Lenovo Legion Y520 Specifications:
- Display: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9; IPS; Anti-Glare
- Processor: Up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7
- Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR4; 2x SODIMM Slots
- Storage:
- 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB PCIe SSD or
- 500 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SATA HDD
- Audio: 2x 2W Harman Certified Speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
- Connectivity
- WLAN & Bluetooth: 1×1 WiFi 802.11ac or 2×2 WiFi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 Combo
- LAN: 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet
- Ports: 1x USB 3.1 (Type-C), 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI, Audio Jack, Mic Jack, LAN
- 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Battery Life: Up to 4-Hour 3 Cell; 45 WHr Li-Polymer Battery
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 265 x 25.8 mm / 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.01 inches
- Weight: Starting at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
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