Huawei Matebook D vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Huawei Matebook D Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

affordable price point

sharp full HD display

decent battery life

lightweight and portable

limited graphics performance

average speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.58 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Mystic silver | Space grey Gold
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.4 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces Headphone output
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.66 W/kg (body), 0.66 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 80YL
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