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Lenovo IdeaCentre 520s review

Lenovo IdeaCentre 520s. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 58.4 cm (23"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Screen shape: Flat. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1000 GB, Storage media: HDD. Built-in camera. Optical drive type: DVD±RW. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. Product colour: Silver

Super-slim, borderless 23” All-in-One

The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520S is as compact and lightweight as it is elegant. It features a widely adjustable, 23-inch borderless multitouch display and improved processing power. With immersive stereo sound, and this all-in-one is the perfect solution for no-hassle entertainment.

Jaw-Dropping Borderless Display

The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520S offers a 23-inch Full HD borderless display with Advanced In-Cell Touch (AIT) technology. This drastically reduces the thickness of the screen, making it lighter, while offering a more vibrant and crisp image resolution.

Instant Connectivity with WiFi or Bluetooth®

If you’re looking for a main Internet/multimedia hub for the whole family the 520S has you covered. With WiFi 802.11 a/c and Bluetooth® 4.0 connectivity options, it’s a powerful way to stream audio and video to every device in the house.

Slim, Light & Adjustable

Measuring just 7.2 mm at its thinnest point and weighing 4.4 kg, the 520S is both sleek and elegant—at a price you can afford. What’s more, this space-saving PC features a widely adjustable screen that rotates from -5 degrees to 30 degrees, giving more flexible viewing angles.

Built for Entertainment

The 520S was designed for entertainment. This all-in-one is the ultimate device for enjoying movies, listening to music, or gaming. What’s more, it’s equipped with Dolby® Home Theater®, bringing you noise reduction, speaker optimisation and immersive stereo sound.

Hideaway Ports & Camera

For convenience and a cleaner look and feel, the 520S is equipped with a pull-down hideaway hub. Now you can hide your USB ports when not in use as well as your camera for added security when you don’t need it.

The Best of Windows 10

Combining the best of Windows you already know, Windows 10 Home has many great improvements you’ll love. From fast start-ups to the expanded Start menu, and an all-new browser to Cortana—your very own digital personal assistant. Now, even across multiple devices, you can get more things done, more quickly, more smoothly.

Lenovo IdeaCentre 520s specs

Display

Screen shape: Flat
Panel type: IPS
Display brightness: 250 cd/m²
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
LED backlight: yes
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 58.4 cm (23")

Processor

ECC supported by processor: no
Memory channels supported by processor: Dual
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 32 GB
Bus type: OPI
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 12
PCI Express configurations: 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor code: SR2ZU
Processor codename: Kaby Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor socket: BGA 1356
Stepping: H0
Tjunction: 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down: 7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up: 25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency: 2.7 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W
System bus rate: 4 GT/s
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 3 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 2
Processor boost frequency: 3.1 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz
Processor model: i5-7200U
Processor generation: 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory form factor: DIMM/SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed: 2133 MHz
Memory slots type: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 1
Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Compatible memory cards: Not supported
Card reader integrated: no
Optical drive type: DVD±RW
HDD interface: SATA III
HDD size: 2.5"
HDD speed: 5400 RPM
HDD capacity: 1000 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Number of storage drives installed: 1
Storage media: HDD
Total storage capacity: 1000 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x5916
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.4
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 300 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1000 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: Intel® HD Graphics 620
On-board graphics adapter family: Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available
Discrete graphics adapter: no

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Built-in camera: yes

Network

Bluetooth version: 4.0
Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: yes
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Product colour: Silver

Performance

Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Graphics & IMC lithography: 14 nm
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology: yes
Intel® Insider™: yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT): yes
Intel® OS Guard: yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
Intel® Secure Key: yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA): yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology: yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi): yes
Processor ARK ID: 95443
Processor package size: 42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes

Power

AC adapter input voltage: 100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC adapter power: 90 W

Pen

Pen included: no

Weight & dimensions

Weight (with stand): 4.4 kg
Height (with stand): 325.2 mm
Depth (with stand): 41.7 mm
Width (with stand): 522.8 mm

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS, ENERGY STAR

Packaging content

Manual: yes
Power cord included: yes
Keyboard included: yes
Mouse included: yes

Other features

Autonomy mode: no
Detachable display: no