Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS). 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 Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

versatile 2-in-1 design

ample storage options

robust build quality

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - Yes - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm 36.216 cm x 25.012 cm x 1.699 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Onyx black Arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF) Glossy, one glass metal mesh (OGM), Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 20.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 20.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC UHS)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 7 16ARP8 (83BS)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Express, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 364 kg carbon emissions
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKBR 81C8 -
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