Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Iron grey Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 16.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 16.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Interfaces USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 (82SG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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