I am checking the internet for un-expensive laptops that you can use as an alternative to MacBook Air 2018. Then is when I came
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S so you can see what it has to offer and if is the one for you.
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S Review
Design
IdeaPad 730S it comes in silver or grey finishes and is completely built from aluminum. It is having a nice design with a

Specifications
IdeaPad 730S it is having multiple options for CPU and RAM size from which you can choose from. You can start with a i5 i5-8265U Processor and go up until a i7-8565U Processor and 16 GB of RAM. Beside that if we are speaking of connectivity all models are equipped with:
- 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (one with always-on charging)
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
- Headphone/mic combo jack
Below is the complete list with specifications:
OS | Windows 10 Home |
Processor | 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U Four cores |
RAM | 8 GB DDR3-2400MHz |
Storage | 256 GB PCIe NVMe Samsung PM981 |
Display | 13.3 inches 1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) IPS Glossy |
Graphics | Intel UHD 620 |
Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 (4x lanes PCIe) One USB-C (Gen. 1) 3.5 mm audio |
Audio | Dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
Wireless | Realtek 8822BE 802.11ac (2 x 2) Bluetooth 4.1 |
Camera | Front-facing 720p |
Keyboard | Backlit |
Touchpad | Precision drivers |
Biometrics | Fingerprint reader |
Battery | 42 Wh |
Dimensions | 12.1 inches x 8.3 inches x 0.5 inches (307 mm x 210 mm x 11.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.43 pounds (1.1 kg) |
Performance and Battery
In function of what you need you can go up an acquire a more powerful version. The only problem is that the battery remains the same. Lenovo is telling that battery can go until 10 hours but you are lucky if it will last 8 hours. Below are some benchmarks on CPU and SSD done on Core i5-8265U :
- Geekbench 4.0 Benchmarks: Single Core: 4,661 Multi Core: 13,433
- SSD Speed: Read: 3,450.9 MB/s , Write: 1,463.5 MB/s
Display & Keyboard
The IdeaPad 730S has just one display option: a glossy finish, non-touch 1920×1080 IPS LCD panel. Brightness hits about 300 nits which might not be enough in a bright room. The
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Lenovo IdeaPad 730S Video Review
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