Lenovo Yoga 730 15

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Date Published: 20 Aug 2019

Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
256GB SSD
12GB DDR4
1.89 kg (4.2 lbs)

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-8265U

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
256GB PCIe SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe M.2 slot See photo

RAM
12GB DDR4

OS
Windows 10 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
360 x 249 x 16.95 - 17.15 mm (14.17" x 9.80" x 0.67")

Weight
1.89 kg (4.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, HDMI

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

Card Reader

Wi-Fi
802.11ac

Bluetooth
4.1

Audio jack
combo audio / microphone jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
720p HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual-Array Microphone

Speakers
2x 2.5W

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Portability

Lenovo Yoga 730 (15″)

14.17" x 9.80" x 0.67" Dimensions

1.89 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +7% Weight

Review

Lenovo Yoga 730 15 in-depth review

We were just able to get our hands on the Lenovo Yoga 730 (15"). While it was introduced more than half a year ago, it still represents a unique niche of devices aimed to boost your creative productivity. It balances on the thin line between the 8th gen ULV Intel CPUs and GeForce GTX 1050 with up to 4GB GDDR5 memory.Adding a gaming-grade GPU to a convertible laptop is always going to improve its portfolio. Moreover, you can choose between a 1080p or 4K display. Both are IPS panels but we suggest that, no matter how appetizing it sounds, stay away from the 4K screen. Up until now, Windows does not have adequate scaling for this resolution at 15.6 inches and in fact, the 1080p screen is not that bad either.As a true 2-in-1 device, the Yoga 730 (15") has a touch screen and Lenovo wer[...]

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Pros

Good build quality
91% sRGB coverage (Innolux N145HCE-EN1 (CMN15E8))
Upgradable storage and memory
Lack of harmfull PWM (Innolux N145HCE-EN1 (CMN15E8))
Backlit keyboard
One of the fastest Core i5-8250U performances on the market
Lenovo Active Pen inside the box

Cons

Gets noisy under a heavy workload
Mushy keyboard with small sized keys
Underperforming GTX 1050

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

As we said in our review, Lenovo Yoga 730 (15") is definitely a gem for artists. Not only you have an unprecedented performance for a ULV chip, but also there is a Lenovo Pen inside the box. However, there were some limitations in the system, which prevented the GTX 1050 from performing on a decent level. Let's check together whether it was the cooling's fault or it was a shortage of powerCheck out all Lenovo Yoga 730 (15") prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-depth Review.1. Remove the bottom plate Holding the bottom plate in place, there is a to[...]