Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey

Reasons to buy
  • Sleek & portable
    The Ideapad 530s is effortlessly portable, starting at just 16.8 mm and 1.69 kg. And with its polished aluminum finish, optional glass display and multiple color options, you’ll make a statement wherever you go. Available in Onyx Black, Copper, Liquid Blue, and Mineral Grey.

    Listen better
    Get more from your entertainment with Harman Speakers optimized with Dolby Audio™. The Ideapad 530s enhances dialogue, renders details across a wide range of sound, and maximizes the volume of your PC without distortion.
  • Do it better, do it faster
    The latest generation of Intel® Core™ i7 processing offers up to a 40 percent improvement in performance,* with unprecedented gaming capabilities, theater-like entertainment, faster boot-ups, and seamless multi-tasking.* Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel® microprocessors. Performance tests are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations, and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary.

    More than you expect
    The Ideapad 530s packs a punch with lightning-fast application performance and robust storage options. Equip yourself with up to 16 GB DDR4 memory and up to 512 GB PCIe SSD storage.
  • Accelerate your graphics
    Up your game by choosing an Ideapad 530s with a NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 discrete graphics card powered by NVIDIA® Maxwell™ architecture. You’ll enjoy smooth, power-efficient performance whether you’re gaming or tackling intensive video and photo editing tasks.

    Life-like clarity
    Featuring FHD resolution on a wide-angle display edged with razor thin 5.95 mm bezels, the Ideapad 530s offers the dynamic experience of a portable home theatre.
  • Ultrasecure & fast
    Choose an Ideapad 530S with a fingerprint reader to log in quickly or make secure payments via PayPal. It just takes a touch of your finger, thanks to Windows Hello. Your personal information is wrapped in three layers of security, so you can rest easy.

    Safety & performance with Windows 10 Home
    Thanks to Windows 10 Home, you’ll enjoy streamlined, Microsoft-verified security and superior performance that lasts. Safe cloud storage gives you the convenience of accessing files from multiple devices, and the Ideapad 530S works seamlessly with apps from the Microsoft Store.
  • Charge & go
    We know you’ve got stuff to do—who wants to be chained to an outlet? The Ideapad 530s not only boasts up to 8 hours’ battery life, it also offers Rapid Charge: 15 minutes plugged in will give you up to 2 hours of battery life.* Charge up quickly, and get back to your day.*In power-off mode. 65 W power supply required.

    Versatile connectivity
    With multiple ports including USB Type-C 3.1, USB 3.0, HDMI, and a 4-in-1 card reader, you’ll be able to hook up your existing devices with no fuss and no extra purchases.
Specs
Design
Product type Laptop
Product colour Grey
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Aluminium
Display
Display diagonal 39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation 8th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model i3-8130U
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.4 GHz
Processor frequency 2.2 GHz
System bus rate 4 GT/s
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor lithography 14 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor codename Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0.8 GHz
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 12
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 8 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2400 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB
Memory slots 1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 128 GB
Storage media SSD
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 128 GB
SSD form factor M.2
Optical drive type
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model Not available
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory 32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.4
Audio
Audio system Dolby Audio Premium
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speakers manufacturer Harman Kardon
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in subwoofer
Built-in microphone
Camera
Front camera
Front camera resolution (numeric) 1 MP
Front camera signal format 720p
Front camera HD type HD
Auto focus
Network
Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type 1x1
Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 4.1

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
HDMI version 1.4a
Combo headphone/mic port
USB Sleep-and-Charge
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports 1
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Numeric keypad
Windows keys
Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Operating system installed Windows 10 Home
Processor special features
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel® Secure Key
Intel TSX-NI
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 42 x 42 mm
Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Processor ARK ID 137977
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity 45 Wh
Battery life (max) 10 h
Fast charging
Power
AC adapter power 65 W
DC-in jack
Security
Fingerprint reader
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Password protection
Password protection type HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificates
Compliance certificates RoHS
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width 358.9 mm
Depth 244.9 mm
Height 16.8 mm
Weight 1.95 kg
Packaging content
AC adapter included
Other features
LightScribe
3D
Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 16 GB
Reviews
Updated:
2019-11-14 09:57:59
Average rating:80
Uk has collected 27 expert reviews for Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8130U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
au.pcmag.com
Updated:
2019-11-14 09:57:59
Average rating:70
Lenovo's IdeaPad 530S is a modest-but-dependable 15-inch laptop that has a few perks for a mainstream machine. The $699 model in hand here features an Intel Core i5-8250U CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). None of that...
  • Lean chassis, Long battery life and fast recharge, Dependable (if not hair-swept-back) performance...
  • Dim display, even at the brightest settings, Fan kicks on at unpredictable times, Intrusive bloatware, security trials...
  • Lenovo's IdeaPad 530S is a meat-and-potatoes, middle-of-the-road laptop that's elevated by a slim chassis and long battery life...
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2019-11-14 09:57:59
Average rating:80
The Lenovo Ideapad 530S proves you don't need to spend $1,000 for a premium laptop that doesn't skimp on performance. For $699, you get a 15.6-inch, 1080p display; an 8th Gen Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD -- the minimum specs we recommend for a...
  • Elegant, premium design, Slim display borders, Thin and lightweight, Strong performance, Good value...
  • Display could be more colorful, Speakers aren't great...
  • The Ideapad 530S is a laptop with premium looks and good performance for a not-so-premium price...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2019-11-14 09:57:59
Average rating:82
Premium for less? With the IdeaPad 530S, Lenovo has further slimmed down and improved the model in addition to adopting the latest generation of components: a Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM, and an FHD anti-glare display. Is this the XPS for the rest of us...
  • sleek design with great build quality that belies its price point, relatively stable chassis, very good general system performance, mostly straightforward maintenance, nearly silent operation in most cases, good temperatures under load, decent anti-glare...
  • somewhat disappointing CPU and GPU performance, port selection is a bit thin (and ports are somewhat crowded), case rigidity pales in comparison to pricier rivals, only a single internal storage port, no options for dual-channel RAM, slow card reader tha...
windowscentral.com
Updated:
2019-11-14 09:57:59
Average rating:80
Lenovo's Ideapad 500 series is intended as an upper-mid-range alternative to its higher-end ThinkPads and Yogas, bringing a traditional clamshell notebook design and decent performance to get through a day's work.I have here the new Ideapad 530S, a 15-i...
  • Allday battery life, Sturdy aluminum chassis, Not much bezel around the display, Fingerprint reader, Aboveaverage performance...
  • Fan gets loud, Display not very bright, Poor color reproduction...