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 Lenovo Legion Gaming Laptop (Y530, Y730) Thread V1, also include upcoming Legion(Y540, Y740)

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SUSxcves
post Mar 11 2019, 11:28 PM, updated 7y ago

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Come come discuss anything and everything about the Lenovo Legion series gaming laptops.

If you have one, post your model and specs thumbup.gif

Current models:

1) Y530 = 15.6" display (250/300 nits, 60hz / 300 nits, 144hz) + i5-8300H / i7-8750H + GTX 1050/1050ti/1060 + white backlit keyboard

2) Y730 = 15.6" & 17" display (300 nits, 60hz) + i7-8750H + GTX 1050ti + thunderbolt 3 + rgb backlit keyboard

Upcoming models:

1) Y540 = RTX 2060

2) Y740 = RTX 2060/2070 max q

Intro and reviews:

Y530
Short and straight to the point.


Long and comprehensive.


Other good reviews:
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Y730



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SUSxcves
post Mar 11 2019, 11:33 PM

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Legion Y530 user here.
Specs:
- 15.6" 144hz, 300nits IPS display 74% NTSC 100% sRGB.
- i5 8300H
- 8gb ram
- GTX 1060
- 256gb Samsung PM981 nvme ssd + 1tb hdd
- 2x2 wifi card

bought online, received on 4th March.
price 5300 before apply 15% student discount, 4500 after.

comments:
+ good build quality (plastic all around but doesn't feel cheap or flimsy)
+ good screen
+ thin bezel 15.6" laptop, 2.2kg
+ good keyboard typing experience
+ ports at the back, very clean and tidy experience when using it

- costly without 15% student discount
- meh battery life


happy user so far. still exploring and will update more.

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post Mar 11 2019, 11:41 PM

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RTX cards!
y540 = speculated april/may 2019
y740 = currently available. priced around 8k yikes sweat.gif







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post Mar 13 2019, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(mtcc @ Mar 13 2019, 07:04 PM)
How to be applicable for that using the student card?

What's the steps to take to get the student discount.
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talk to their online live chat at the website.

they will guide on how to proceed
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post Mar 15 2019, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Mar 15 2019, 04:02 PM)
It's actually deducted my credit on my card. But I think is still under pending transaction. Not often use card, so I'm not sure how's that difference. Instead of keep quite, I actually feel better if they try to offer me other model...
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why y730 if i may ask..
besides thunderbolt 3 and rgb..

get y530 better.

cheaper, both same 1050ti.

build quality is decent also although plastic and not aluminium body like y730..

y530 has numeric keypads too.

for y530 vs y730, same specs except for cpu i5 vs i7. the difference is 1k.. if i5 good enough for your usage, i dont see the reason to pay 1k more for thunderbolt 3, rgb and metal body..

unless you really need the i7 cpu, then its only 200 more than the y530, only then its a considerable choice..

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post Mar 15 2019, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Mar 15 2019, 04:22 PM)
Actually because of numberpad also, I do quite alot typing for work and a push left keyboard is not ideal for me. In this price range, the spec, design and cooling is almost perfect for my need.
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i see. the good thing is y530 also has full sized keys and not a cramped layout like most gaming laptops.

for y530 vs y730, same specs except for cpu i5 vs i7. the difference is 1k..
if i5 good enough for your usage, i dont see the reason to pay 1k more for thunderbolt 3 (do you even plan to use egpu?), rgb and metal body..

unless you really need the i7 cpu, then its only 200 more than the y530, only then its a considerable choice imo.
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post Mar 15 2019, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 15 2019, 04:24 PM)
Y730 / Y740 has better cooling even though the cooling solution looks the same (Y530 / Y540 also has good cooling)

Build material also different (if I were to choose, I'll definitely get Y730 TBH, if the price is OK and I have the budget)

But have to admit that Y730 / Y740 is a bit overpriced
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yeah i know it has better cooling.
but not to say u need that better cooling as if the y530 cant do its cooling job well in the first place..
(of course if u can get as much cooling as possible that will be the best)

well you get my point then, it all comes down to price.
if unlimited budget i also will choose y730.
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post Mar 19 2019, 12:03 AM

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QUOTE(korbin @ Mar 18 2019, 11:39 PM)
i have been using y740 for the pass few days especially playing aaa games. i dont know what lenovo is tweaking but the thermal/performance for this unit is simply fantastic no joke.

i got this unit during flash sale USD 1480x4.1=rm6000 + rm250tips for friend handling fee. lenovo malaysia is charging rm8k+ for this spec is simply crazy!!

spec  i7-8750h, 16gb ram, 256gb pm981, rtx2060 6gb, 144hz gsync screen,thunderbolt as well nice(not many has tb3 within this price range)

among illegear onxy/selenite, slate15, alienware m15, asus scar II, msi ge63 in the end i picked y740 no regrets
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you got it with flash sale in US. and you compare with rrp price in MYR. notwithstanding US definitely will be cheaper, etc..
so not really fair to compare in the first place..

if you use 15% student discount, its about 7.3k myr from original price of 8.6k.

anyway, looks like a good deal you got since you have a friend to help you buy it from US.
what about warranty, etc? is it international and any problems you can refer back to lenovo MY?

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post Mar 19 2019, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 18 2019, 01:59 PM)
Just put in an order for the Y740. It was the cheapest full 2080 I could get. Hopefully they ship it out soon.
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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 18 2019, 04:54 PM)
Ahh the stupid website showed it as a standard version. Nvm, I'll see how it goes, if no good I'll get another.
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 18 2019, 04:56 PM)
all brands do the same, lack of/no mention of Max-Q
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where you buy from? US? and you got the 17" model? as only that has 2080 max-q option..

i dont think MY has 2080 option.

and in lenovo page it does state it's Max-Q..

y740-15"
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/legion...g/p/88GMY701059

Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 Max-Q 8 GB
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 6 GB

y740 17"
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/legion...g/p/88GMY701062
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 Max-Q 8 GB
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 Max-Q 8 GB
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 6 GB


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post Mar 19 2019, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(sambest @ Mar 19 2019, 09:59 AM)
Hi!
I'm planning to buy Lenovo y530 from Lenovo website & it stated that my laptop will be shipped within 4 weeks.
From your experiences, how many days actually you received you laptop?
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1~2 weeks.

but when you are at customizing page and it says 4 weeks, then maybe yours is 4 weeks as they might be having shortages right now..
see the user buying y730 earlier.

QUOTE(hong3831 @ Mar 15 2019, 02:14 PM)
They just inform due to serious shortage of part.
Din even contact me about the situation, just self update the lead time until I check the order.
Sigh, got to look for other model as my current laptop already have buyer.
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post Mar 19 2019, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 19 2019, 11:13 AM)
Yeah it's the 17" model.

I got it from the AU store. With a student discount. Without tax I think it cost me 3200 AUD.

Comes with 1tb HDD and a Samsung 512gb SSD, Windows 10 pro. So not too bad lah all in all. Can't find the same spec anywhere else for the price.

I'm only hoping that the cooling system is good enough to give some overclocking headroom.
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ah i see.

are you based in AU right now?

or you'll be bringing it back to MY via friend/relative, etc..
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post Mar 20 2019, 11:26 AM

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think of getting another 8gb stick to make it 16gb running in dual-channel..

want to ask can i just get any notebook ddr4 8gb ram 2666mhz stick and it'll be alright?

the one im looking at is the kingston value ram 8gb as its the most widely available..
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post Mar 20 2019, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 20 2019, 01:35 PM)
yes, if the original one is 2666MHz CL19

can get under rm190
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under 190?
is it buy online?

i checkout lowyat shops pricelist all around 230..
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post Mar 20 2019, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 20 2019, 04:17 PM)
Yes buy online, I bought 8GB 2666 from this shop. Very fast delivery, responsive chat:
https://shopee.com.my/ADATA-SODIMM-DDR4-Ram...4899.1829201508

other options:
https://shopee.com.my/ADATA-8GB-2666MHz-DDR...1469.1380911472
https://shopee.com.my/Patriot-8GB-DDR4-2666...4661.1956156966
https://shopee.com.my/AData-DDR4-SODIMM-266...4661.1717916263
(not really recommend EITstore even thought their prices are cheaper, so I just leave them out)

edit: under 180
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thanks for recommendations!!

just to check with you,
this one is alright right?
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/kingston...ugBsTR&search=1

i prefer to get Kingston brand.. and also the price almost similar with the ones you gave..

oh and also, is your stock 8gb ram from samsung too? i notice they are CL19 which is higher than other rams i seen when i was browsing lazada/shoppee.

then got other rams like kingston hyperx impact/fury, those are 2666mhz as well and cl15 or something like that. 8gb is only like 20 ringgit more than the value ram.
is it better to get those instead? or no difference? im not good about ram stuffs..

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/kingston...ugBsTR&search=1

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post Mar 22 2019, 11:58 PM

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Got the 8gb kingston ram cause i bought together with a keyboard from same shop..

Satisfied! Ordered on Thursday morning and item arrived next day Friday evening..

Now running 16gb dual-channel biggrin.gif
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post Mar 23 2019, 04:57 AM

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QUOTE(DuitNow @ Mar 23 2019, 02:01 AM)
What keyboard model you bought?
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ah just a wireless keyboard.
https://www.logitech.com/en-my/product/wire...rd-k270?crid=27

needed a keyboard to game with, especially for dota2.
the laptop keyboard is great for typing.

but for dota2 its terrible because i use a lot of F1 to F10 keys, and 1-6 number and also the numpad.
and the spacing isnt quite right compared to a keyboard so i always mispressed wrong keys..

not sure about other games, have yet to test.
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post Mar 23 2019, 03:47 PM

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on another note, dual-channel ram solved my problem i guess.

initially was having occasional stutters and massive fps drops in teamfights and big spells being used when playing dota2 in max settings..

now after adding the other 8gb stick, seems to have solved it. not sure if its due to dual-channel or just more ram in general. but i thought 8gb would suffice for dota2, no other apps were open and only 2-3 chrome tabs..

anyway before this, my fps in main menu was about 180 ish, now its 220~230.

and in games it used to be:
- when just loaded and entered a match: around 120 fps and then drops off to about 90~100 fps once the creeps come out.

- then during laning stage last hit denies fps about 70~90.
- during big teamfights and many aoe spells used, it can drop to about 40+ fps and makes it laggish.

now when loaded and enter a match i get around 160 fps. when creeps come out about 140~150 fps.
and laning stage is about 120 fps, teamfights still able to maintain 100+ fps..
but i only tested it on 1 match so far with the upgraded ram.

will have to play more games to find out the real average fps improvements.. but overall right now im happy with such a huge improvement with the ram upgrade. before this i was quite upset that the i5 + 1060 card was stuttering on dota2.. was wondering like whats wrong with my system even..
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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 26 2019, 12:59 PM)
Got my machine yesterday and am now putting it though it’s paces. Might redo the thermal paste anyways for better OCing
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Nice. Whats your impressions on it so far?
Build quality, etc etc.
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post Mar 26 2019, 01:31 PM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 26 2019, 01:15 PM)
Screen = Bezel really thick. A lot of light bleed. Definitely didn't like it.
Keyboard = It has pretty lights which I find stupid. I would have rather them taken the keyboard from the Thinkpad X/T line (legendary keyboards on those!)
Audio = Pretty good for a laptop, also has a subwoofer which makes the audio acceptable.
Build Quality = Good all around, except the screen hinges, flimsy.
Thermal Management = Extremely good. Even with OCing, 72 degrees Celsius tops!
Add ons = Not much bloatware which is very good. If you want it you have to DL yourself
Ports = I like the back facing ports, makes cable management easy
Misc = Didn't like the 2.5 inch drive bay, would have rather used the space for extra cooling or batt power and another M2 slot
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for the screen, turn off adaptive brightness mode in windows10 if you havent already.
but thats mainly for brightness and colour fluctuations in windows.
but it still helps with lightbleed i think. cause my first few days using it with adaptive brightness, when i do light bleed test on pure black background i was getting quite a lot of light bleed and its obvious like you said..
however after turning adaptive brightness off, the light bleed is no longer obvious and fell back to acceptable range..
my guess is because pure black background and adaptive brightness mode turned on, so the computer detects it as such and overcompensates by pumping in more backlight

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and yes for the bloatware i agree. the only bloatware i got in my y530 was the mcafee AV.
windows 10 itself makes up the majority of the bloatware. so good job on lenovo for that.

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post Mar 26 2019, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(rockccf @ Mar 26 2019, 06:00 PM)
Is it worth to spend extra few k for Y740 instead of Y540?
RGB is not my thing, and I hardly play games now, and for sure I won't OC my machine.
The reason I am considering this machine is because I need to do some heavy development and I run a lot of programs at the same time.
Or is there any alternative? I'm also looking into Thinkpad T-series and P-series, but unfortunately they don't have a powerful GPU.
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we dont know the price of y540 yet..

unless you mistaken for y730 and y7530.

well the attraction of y730 over the y530 is:
- built material (aluminium body)
- better thermal cooling performance (but y530 is also decent)
- RGB
- thunderbolt 3.

see whether you need i5 or i7 processor.

since you say youre doing heavy development i would think the i7 is more suitable for you right?
and since gaming is a non-factor, they both come with 1050ti anyway.


if youre going for i7 + 1050ti, the y730 cost only about 300 more over the y530. in that case then i would say it depends on you whether the above i mentioned is enough to justify that difference.

if youre going for i5 + 1050ti, the y730 cost about 1k more than the y530. in that case i would say save the 1k and get the y530..

but take note, on lenovo site it says now y530 shipping period is 6-8 weeks and y730 4 weeks. doh.gif

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