我们需要一台新的笔记本电脑，以便在旅行、运行虚拟机、测试许多应用程序和Windows功能时工作。我们本质上也是游戏玩家，我们需要一些在视频处理能力方面有点冲击力的东西。不仅如此，我们还想要一个舒适的键盘，因为我们写了很多东西，并且冷却系统(cooling system)比大多数游戏笔记本电脑更安静。在网上仔细查看后，我们选择了联想军团Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)。在纸面上，这款游戏笔记本电脑满足了我们的所有需求。经过几周的测试、使用和开发，这是我们对联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)的最终评测：
联想军团Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)游戏本擅长什么？
联想军团 Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)在以下方面大放异彩：
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游戏(Gaming)- 它的硬件以及高效的冷却系统(cooling system)，使其成为任何游戏玩家的理想选择。它可以在高或至少中等图形质量设置下玩任何游戏，无论要求多么苛刻。
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写作(Writing)- 键盘是任何打字员的乐趣。键程距离(travel distance)是笔记本电脑键盘的理想选择。此外，它还带有背光，便于在光线不足的情况下打字。
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视频编辑(Video editing)- 如果您配备最新的移动处理器(mobile processor)( Intel Core i7 770HQ ) 和强大的显卡 ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060或GTX 1050 Ti)，Lenovo Legion Y520是编辑视频的绝佳设备。
优点和缺点
以下是我们喜欢联想军团 Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)的主要原因：
- 良好的构建质量(build quality)。虽然它的外壳是由塑料制成的，但它感觉坚固耐用
- 它有多种硬件配置可供选择，并针对不同的预算定价
- 冷却系统(cooling system)高效
- 键盘是打字的乐趣，它也是背光的
- 音响系统(sound system)提供良好的保真度
- price/performance ratio往往是非常好的
还有一些事情不是那么积极：
- 虽然采用IPS 技术(IPS technology)，可视角度非常大方，但显示屏亮度偏低，颜色偏黄
- 电池寿命相当差
判决
联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520) 游戏笔记本电脑(gaming laptop)是一款功能强大且价格合理的设备。您可以为它配备最新的处理器、显卡和存储，而不会让成本不堪重负(cost overwhelming)。如果您想在其上玩游戏、运行要求苛刻的应用程序、大量打字、获得良好的音质(sound quality)和高效静音的散热系统(cooling system)，Lenovo Legion Y520是您可以做出的最佳选择之一。它是我们最近测试过的最平衡的笔记本电脑之一，我们相信对于任何正在寻找优质游戏笔记本电脑(gaming laptop)的人来说，这都是一次绝佳的选择。
联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)游戏笔记本电脑开箱
Lenovo Legion Y520游戏笔记本电脑采用简单简约的黑色纸板箱包装。(cardboard box)唯一印在上面的是一个大大的文字，上面写着：“联想军团”。("Legion by Lenovo.")没有关于笔记本电脑的详细信息。
打开包装盒，你会发现笔记本电脑在一个保护盖内，连同它的充电器(power charger)、电源线(power cable)、快速入门指南(start guide)和保修卡。
Lenovo Legion Y520 游戏笔记本电脑装在一个看起来不错的简单盒子中。开箱体验令人愉悦，但笔记本电脑没有捆绑任何配件，这可能会让一些用户感到失望。(The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop comes in a simple box that looks good. The unboxing experience is pleasant, but there are no accessories bundled with the laptop, which might be disappointing for some users.)
硬件规格
Lenovo Legion Y520游戏笔记本电脑可配备Intel Core i7或Intel Core i5处理器。我们测试的模型配备了第 7代 Intel Core i7 7700HQ(generation Intel Core i7 7700HQ)处理器，在 turbo 模式下运行频率为 2.80GHz，最高可达 3.80GHz。该处理器有四个核心和八个线程，以及一个 6MB 的高速缓存。英特尔(Intel)于 2017 年第一季度推出了它，它是当今最强大的移动处理器之一。
该处理器与以 2400MHz 运行的8 或 16GB DDR4 RAM一起工作。(DDR4 RAM)我们测试的模型配备了 8GB内存(RAM)，对于游戏玩家来说应该足够了。但是，您应该知道，如果您愿意，您可以再添加 8GB 的 RAM以使总共 16GB 的RAM。
Lenovo Legion Y520是一款游戏设备，这意味着它内部有一个不错的显卡。我们测试的模型配备NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050和 4GB GDDR5 RAM。但是，这款笔记本电脑也可以配备配备4GB RAM的(RAM)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti或配备 3GB RAM的(RAM)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060。
图像投射在 15.6 英寸 LED 屏幕上，全高清分辨率(Full HD resolution)为 1920x1080 像素。显示器基于IPS（平面内切换(In-plane switching)）技术，这意味着显色(color rendering)性应该很好，视角也很大. 显示屏覆盖有磨砂玻璃(matte glass)，有助于防止不必要的反射。虽然有些人可能会认为 1080p 的分辨率按照今天的标准来说很小，但我们相信它足以提供稳定的游戏体验(gaming experience)。
在存储方面，我们测试的联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)游戏笔记本电脑配备了NVMe SSD，存储容量(storage capacity)为 256GB，由三星(Samsung)制造。但是，笔记本电脑也可以配备 512GB PCIe SSD或高达 2TB 和 5400 (PCIe SSD)RPM的传统硬盘。还可以让这款笔记本电脑采用双驱动器配置(drive configuration)，这意味着您可以同时为其配备SSD和HDD。没有一种存储配置包括光驱。如果您仍在使用 CD、DVD(DVDs)甚至蓝光光盘(Blu-Ray discs)，您必须为自己购买一个外部光学装置。
音频由两个具有Dolby Audio Premium的 2W (Dolby Audio Premium)Harman认证扬声器提供。此外，在屏幕的顶部，有一个标准 720p 分辨率的网络摄像头，可用于进行视频通话。
关于连接选项，Lenovo Legion Y520 笔记本电脑(Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop)配备 1个 USB 3.0(x USB 3.0) ( Type-C )、2个 USB 3.0、1(x USB 3.0)个 USB 2.0、1(x USB 2.0)个HDMI 、 1个音频插孔、1 个麦克风插孔(microphone jack)、一个用于有线网络连接的以太网端口(Ethernet port)，和一个 4 合 1读卡器(card reader)（SD、SDHC、SDXC、MMC）。
您还可以获得最佳的网络选项：支持 802.11ac 标准的集成无线网络适配器(wireless network adapter)（英特尔双频无线-AC 8265 ）。(Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265)无线网卡(wireless card)与 2x2 MIMO一起工作，这意味着它提供了在相同信道或频率(channel or frequency)上发送和接收数据的两个空间流。连同无线网卡(wireless card)，您还可以获得蓝牙 4.2(Bluetooth 4.2)芯片。至于有线网络，值得注意的是，以太网卡(Ethernet card)的传输速度最高可达 1 Gbps。
联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)由三芯 45(cell 45) 瓦时电池(Watt Hour battery)获得自主权。电源适配器(power adapter)能够输出 20V DC、6.75 A、135W，这足以让笔记本电脑即使在很长时间的游戏过程中也能正常运行。根据其配置，Lenovo Legion Y520的重量至少为 5.29 磅或 2.4 公斤，但也不少。如果配备NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050或 1050Ti，则笔记本电脑的尺寸为 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.09 英寸或 380 x 265 x 25.8 毫米的高、宽和深(width and depth)。如果配备NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060，它的尺寸为 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.09 英寸或 380 x 265 x 27.8 毫米。换句话说，它稍微厚一些。
如果您想了解更多详细信息，可以在此处找到官方硬件规格：Lenovo Legion Y520 技术规格(Lenovo Legion Y520 Tech Specs)。
Lenovo Legion Y520 游戏笔记本电脑是一款可以配备一些令人印象深刻的硬件的设备。即使在其准系统配置中，它也应该能够以高质量设置运行任何游戏(The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop is a device that can be equipped with some impressive hardware. Even in its barebone configuration, it should be more than capable of running any game at high-quality settings)。
阅读本评论的下一页，了解您获得的用户体验、联想 Legion Y520(Lenovo Legion Y520)捆绑的内容以及我们在基准测试中测量的结果。
Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop review: Great choice for gamers and power users
We needed a new laptop for workіng while travelіng, running virtual machines, testing many аpps and Windows featurеs. We are also gamers at heart, аnd wе needed ѕomething with a bit of punch regarding video processing power. Not only that, but we also wanted a comfortable keyboard because we write a lot and a cooling system that's quieter than on most gaming laptops. After carefully looking on the internet, we chоsе Lenovo Legion Y520. On paper, this gaming laptop met all our demands. After a fеw weeks of testing, playing on and working on it, here is our final review for the Lenovo Legiоn Y520:
What is the Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop good at?
Lenovo Legion Y520 shines when it comes to:
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Gaming - its hardware, together with the efficient cooling system, make it ideal for any gamer. It can play any game, no matter how demanding, in high or at least medium graphic quality settings.
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Writing - the keyboard is a delight for any typist. The key travel distance is ideal for a laptop keyboard. Moreover, it is also backlit for easy typing in low light.
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Video editing - if you equip it with the latest mobile processor (Intel Core i7 770HQ) and a powerful graphic card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or GTX 1050 Ti), the Lenovo Legion Y520 is a great device for editing videos.
Pros and cons
Here are the main reasons we like the Lenovo Legion Y520:
- Good build quality. Although its case is made of plastic, it feels sturdy and durable
- It is available in several hardware configurations, with pricing for different budgets
- The cooling system is highly efficient
- The keyboard is a delight to type on, and it is also backlit
- The sound system offers good fidelity
- The price/performance ratio tends to be a very good
There are also a few things that are not so positive:
- Although it uses IPS technology and its viewing angles are very generous, the display has low brightness and yellowish colors
- Battery life is rather poor
Verdict
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop is a device that packs a lot of power at a decent price. You can equip it with the latest processor, graphics card, and storage, without making the cost overwhelming. If you want to play games on it, run demanding apps, type a lot, get good sound quality and an efficient and silent cooling system, Lenovo Legion Y520 is one of the best choices you can make. It is one of the most balanced laptops that we tested recently, and we believe that it is an excellent acquisition for anyone who is looking for good gaming laptop.
Unboxing the Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop arrives in a black cardboard box that is simple and minimalistic. The only thing printed on it is a big text that says: "Legion by Lenovo." There are no details about the laptop.
Open the box, and you will find the laptop inside a protective cover, together with its power charger, power cable, quick start guide, and warranty card.
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop comes in a simple box that looks good. The unboxing experience is pleasant, but there are no accessories bundled with the laptop, which might be disappointing for some users.
Hardware specifications
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop can be equipped with an Intel Core i7 or an Intel Core i5 processor. The model we tested came with the 7th generation Intel Core i7 7700HQ processor, running at a frequency of 2.80GHz and up to 3.80GHz in turbo mode. This processor has four cores and eight threads, and a cache memory of 6MB. Intel launched it in the first quarter of 2017, and it is one of the most powerful mobile processors available today.
The processor works together with 8 or 16GB of DDR4 RAM running at 2400MHz. The model we tested came with 8GB of RAM, which should be just enough for gamers. However, you should know that you can add another 8GB of RAM to make a total of 16GB RAM if you wish.
The Lenovo Legion Y520 is a gaming device, and that means that it has a decent graphics card inside. The model we tested came with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB of GDDR5 RAM. However, this laptop can also be equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB of RAM or a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of RAM.
The images are projected on a 15.6" LED screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The display is based on the IPS (In-plane switching) technology, which means that the color rendering should be of good quality and the viewing angles generous. The display is covered with matte glass that should help against unwanted reflections. Although some may argue that a resolution of 1080p is small by today's standards, we believe that it is more than enough to have a solid gaming experience.
Regarding storage, the Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop we tested came with an NVMe SSD with a storage capacity of 256GB, manufactured by Samsung. However, the laptop can also be equipped with a 512GB PCIe SSD or with a traditional hard disk of up to 2TB and 5400 RPM. It is also possible to get this laptop in a dual drive configuration, meaning that you can equip it with both an SSD and an HDD. None of the storage configurations include an optical drive. If you are still using CDs, DVDs, or even Blu-Ray discs, you must buy yourself an external optical unit.
The audio is delivered by two 2W Harman certified speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. Also, on the top side of the screen, there is a webcam with a standard 720p resolution, useful for making video calls.
Regarding connectivity options, the Lenovo Legion Y520 laptop comes with 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C), 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 audio jack, 1 microphone jack, an Ethernet port for wired network connections, and one 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC).
You also get the best in networking options: an integrated wireless network adapter (Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265) which supports the 802.11ac standard. The wireless card works with 2x2 MIMO, which means that it offers two spatial streams of transmitting and receiving data on the same channel or frequency. Together with the wireless card, you also get a Bluetooth 4.2 chip. As for the wired networking, it is worth noting that the Ethernet card is capable of transfer speeds of up to 1 Gbps.
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gets its autonomy from a three cell 45 Watt Hour battery. The power adapter is capable of an output of 20V DC, 6.75 A, 135W, which is more than enough to keep the laptop going even for very long gaming sessions. Depending on its configuration, the Lenovo Legion Y520 weighs at least 5.29 lbs or 2.4 kg, but not less. If it is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 or 1050Ti, the laptop has a size of 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.09 inches or 380 x 265 x 25.8 mm in height, width and depth. If it is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, it has a size of 14.96 x 10.43 x 1.09 inches or 380 x 265 x 27.8 mm. In other words, it is slightly thicker.
If you want more details, you can find the official hardware specifications here: Lenovo Legion Y520 Tech Specs.
The Lenovo Legion Y520 gaming laptop is a device that can be equipped with some impressive hardware. Even in its barebone configuration, it should be more than capable of running any game at high-quality settings.
Read the next page of this review to see the user experience you get, what is bundled with the Lenovo Legion Y520 and the results that we measured in benchmarks.
