Introduction
Sleek and slim. Unexpected power.
Featuring top-of-the-line Intel processing, vibrant FHD resolution and a stylish design, the IdeaPad 520S offers the best of all worlds: premium performance in a whisper-thin package. The IdeaPad 520S offers the additional graphics power of NVIDIA GeForce 940MX.
Advanced graphics performance with NVIDIA
Whether you’re gaming, creating or editing content, the IdeaPad 520S is designed to keep up with your entertainment and productivity needs. The IdeaPad 520S features a NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card that relies on its own processor, so you’ll experience lightning-fast graphics and accelerated photo and video-editing performance.
Rest easy with ample storage
Stocked with 128 GB PCIe SSD + 1 TB SATA HDD hybrid storage, the IdeaPad 520S combines top-of-the-line performance with ample space to expand your library of movies, music, apps, photos and more.
Stylishly sleek & light
Weighing in at 1.7 kg and only 19.33 mm thin, the IdeaPad 520S is lighter than a hardcover book. It’s effortlessly portable—and even better, we’ve redesigned the IdeaPad 5 series with beveled edges for a sleeker look, and more premium metal surfaces for chic style that will go anywhere.
Brilliant clarity of up to FHD IPS
We redesigned the IdeaPad 520S with slimmer bezels around the 14” screen. What’s more, the 520S boasts stunning, crystal clear screen resolution. Enjoy High Definition clarity, or the visual brilliance of Full High Definition IPS. Lean back on the couch, or share your screen with friends—IPS viewing means you’ll be able to watch your favorite shows from almost any angle.
Crystal clear audio with Harman Speakers ft. Dolby Audio
Whether you’re streaming a playlist or video chatting with friends, you’ll enjoy crisp, rich audio. Harman Speakers with Dolby Audio offer sound optimization for greater detail in a wide range of sounds, at any volume.
Design
Colour name
Mineral Grey
Product type
Notebook
Product colour
Grey
Form factor
Clamshell
Display
Display diagonal
35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
N
HD type
Full HD
Panel type
IPS
LED backlight
Y
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Display surface
Matt
Display brightness
220 cd/m²
Processor
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor generation
8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
i7-8550U
Processor family
Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency
1.8 GHz
Processor boost frequency
4 GHz
Processor threads
8
System bus rate
4 GT/s
Processor cores
4
Processor cache
8 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Processor socket
BGA 1356
Processor lithography
14 nm
Processor operating modes
64-bit
Processor codename
Kaby Lake R
Bus type
OPI
Stepping
Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency
2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up
25 W
Configurable TDP-down
10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency
0.8 GHz
Tjunction
100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
12
PCI Express slots version
3.0
PCI Express configurations
1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
ECC supported by processor
N
Memory
Internal memory
8 GB
Internal memory type
DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
2400 MHz
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)
1 x 8 GB
Memory slots
1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity
256 GB
Storage media
SSD
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
256 GB
Optical drive type
N
Card reader integrated
Y
Compatible memory cards
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model
Not available
On-board graphics card
Y
Discrete graphics card
N
On-board graphics card family
Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model
Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card base frequency
300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
1150 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory
32 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version
12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version
4.4
On-board graphics card ID
0x5917
Audio
Number of built-in speakers
2
Speakers manufacturer
Harman Kardon
Speaker power
2 W
Built-in subwoofer
N
Built-in microphone
Y
Camera
Front camera
Y
Front camera resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format
720p
Network
Wi-Fi
Y
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN
N
Bluetooth
Y
Bluetooth version
4.1
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
1
HDMI ports quantity
1
HDMI version
1.4
Combo headphone/mic port
Y
Charging port type
DC-in jack
USB Sleep-and-Charge
Y
USB Sleep-and-Charge ports
1
Keyboard
Pointing device
Touchpad
Numeric keypad
N
Island-style keyboard
Y
Full-size keyboard
Y
Windows keys
Y
Software
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Operating system installed
Windows 10 Home
Processor special features
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Y
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Y
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Y
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Y
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Y
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Y
Intel Clear Video Technology
Y
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Y
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Y
Intel Flex Memory Access
Y
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Y
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
N
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Y
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Y
Intel® Secure Key
Y
Intel TSX-NI
N
Intel® OS Guard
Y
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
Y
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Y
Intel 64
Y
Execute Disable Bit
Y
Idle States
Y
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Y
Processor package size
42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets
AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)
1
Embedded options available
N
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Y
Intel Identity Protection Technology version
1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version
1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version
1.00
Intel TSX-NI version
0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Y
Processor ARK ID
122589
Conflict-Free processor
Y
Battery
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power
AC adapter power
45 W
AC adapter frequency
50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage
100 - 240 V
Security
Cable lock slot
Y
Password protection
Y
Password protection type
HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates
RoHS, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width
327.4 mm
Depth
236.5 mm
Height
19.3 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
Packaging data
Package width
469 mm
Package depth
307 mm
Package height
68 mm
Package weight
2.58 kg
Packaging content
Manual
Y
Quick start guide
Y
Warranty card
Y
Power cord included
Y
Other features
AC adapter included
Y
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
8 GB
