•  Date Published: 24 Jan 2019
    • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
    • 15.6”, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS
    • 256GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
    • 32GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
    • 3.20 kg (7.1 lbs)

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    Lenovo did a really smart move to release two different versions of their new Legion gaming laptops - one for entry-level gaming and the other one with more powerful and premium approach. Similarly to Acer's strategy with the low-end Aspire VX 15 and the higher-end Aspire V 15 Nitro Black Edition. But what Lenovo did was to take things a bit further, feature-wise that is.For the extra few hundred bucks, the Legion Y720 offers a lot of improvements and features to the table. For example, the Y720 features a much better IPS panel (for the UHD version that is), considerably better cooling design that supports the more powerful GTX 1060, all-aluminum build and last, but not least, it's the first laptop in the worlds with Dolby Atmos, which by the way, isn't just a gimmick. Our sound te[...]

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    Pros

    • All-aluminum, thin and robust chassis
    • Good gaming-centric keyboard and nice touchpad
    • A broad range of connectivity options including USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 support
    • Good cooling system
    • Support for Wireless Xbox controller
    • Excellent sound quality featuring Dolby Atmos certification and a subwoofer

    Cons

    • Subpar display quality with low contrast, narrow sRGB coverage and not enough maximum brightness
    • The panel uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile eliminates this issue)
    • A bit heavy for a 15-incher
    • No G-Sync support on the built-in display