Lenovo ThinkPad A275 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad A275 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A275 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

portable design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

no touchscreen option

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad A275 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad A275 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.52 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour - Gold
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU AMD A10 PRO-9700B / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 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 DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R7 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad A275 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 80YL
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