The short version is that this is by FAR the best laptop I have ever owned.
But to give some context: I am a middle aged working mom who primarily wants a good laptop because I am impatient with lag and because I take a billion pictures. BUT, I do play World of Warcraft once or twice a week so whatever laptop I use needs to be gaming quality. My oldest son just (last week!) graduated from Full Sail University with his BS in Game Design so he is obviously a very heavy gamer. He's home right now for the holidays and I had him give this beauty a good test drive overnight, trying it on WoW and on some Steam games he plays. Both of us LOVE it and my son proclaims it better than his Full Sail laptop.
I LOVE:
+ GREAT graphics. I can have WoW set to the max graphics and it looks amazing.
+ SUPER fast processing - everything, every game, every site, everything loads in a blink. WOW what a pleasure.
+ I love the keys. They are slightly elevated and have, I don't know how to say it, good differentiation between them. What this means for me is far fewer typos as my fingers seem to find the right keys unerringly. Also the keyboard can be set to be backlit, which I like.
+ Great storage. 1 TB which is enough for all my pictures!
+ 3 USB ports, also an HDMI port
+ The power cord is in the back which I think is brilliant! I hate side mounted power outlets because what if it doesn't fit your set up (what if your power cord is on the left and where you sit the wall outlet is on your right)-- then you have to drape the cord around you and it's irritating.
+ Slim, light (5 pounds!), and quiet
GAMER SON LOVES:
- Easily handles 60 FPS at maxed our graphics
- Runs several programs jointly with no slow down or fan use
- 1 TB of available storage perfect for storing games
- Sound speakers can play extremely loud
- Multiple USB ports for gaming
BOTTOM LINE: Powerful, beautiful, lightning quick, and a TB of storage. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Note: The specs are well documented on the product page which is why I don't list them in detail but in short: Intel Core i7 8th gen processor, 15.6" screen, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, RAM 16 GB DDR4, 1000 GB Hybrid Drive
Will update as I learn more about the computer
UPDATE 1: I have had this computer now for only two days, overall it's been a fairly nice two days. Didn't go as smoothly as I was starting it up for the first time. When I was setting my new password for some reason the "5" key on the numpad was not working, however it is miraculously working now. Also after noticing there was an update, I updated the laptop and when it was booting back up, after the log on screen it was just a black screen that wouldn't go away. I shut it off two times with no progress. However, after shutting off the laptop for the third time I decided to remove the Mouse usb, when I turned it back on it went back to normal and started as if nothing happened. It hasn't happened again. So that was a bit of a setback. Besides that, I've been having a smooth experience with the laptop. It's pretty fast. I will test the gaming aspect some time soon.
Great improvement over my HP computer. Our of the box it is a pleasure to work with.
for gaming very good, no temperature issues.
simply very nice.
the 144hz screen is so good.
I don't like the touchpad but anyway is a good gaming laptop.
La laptop llegó en buen estado :')
Feature Product
- POWERFUL GAMING LAPTOP: The Lenovo Legion Y7000 gaming laptop comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Discrete Graphics, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB HDD + 128GB PCIe SSD and more.
- PRACTICAL PORTABILITY: At 1.1 inch thin and only 5.2 pounds, the Legion Y7000 gaming laptop was redesigned to deliver the ideal balance between epic gaming performance and practical portability
- FHD DISPLAY: Featuring bezels that are only 0.3 inches thin, the Y7000 Laptop rocks a 15.6" FHD display, 300 nits of brightness, and brings your games to life
- BACKLIT KEYBOARD: Legion Y7000 is equipped with a full-sized, white backlit and high-response keyboard and number pad to your hands with 1.7 mm of key travel for the most ergonomic and comfortable gaming experience
- 60 FPS AND BEYOND: Lenovo gaming laptop comes specced with the latest generation Intel processors, NVIDIA discrete graphics, DDR4 memory and more, all optimally cooled via a reengineered dual-channel cooling system
Description
A testament to Legion engineering and innovation, this 15.6" gaming laptop gives you exactly what you need for an exhilarating gaming experience that is perfectly balanced between performance and portability. Its breathtakingly sleek aluminum design and latest generation specs guarantee you serious power when you are gaming, delivering more muscle per millimeter than any 15" before it. Thermally optimized to run cooler and quieter with a full-sized white backlit keyboard makes the Lenovo Legion Y7000 Laptop primed for those who demand gaming wherever life takes them. Windows 10 Home, LED-Lit, sdram
insane hardware for the price paid. great laptop
i7-8750H 2.21GHz, (CORE i7 8th Gen)
GPU: GEFORCE GTX 1060
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 1T HDD 7,200 RPM + 128 Gig SSD
Display: 15.6” FHD Anti-glare IPS
300 nits brightness, 60 Hz
Battery: 3 Cell, 52 Watt Hour capacity
OS: Windows 10 Home
While Lenovo describes it as an entry level gaming laptop, I find it to be ‘upscale’ compared to what typically characterizes an entry level machine, which often tends to be more bare bones and barely qualifying as a gaming laptop.
It is more subtle, simple, clean, minimalistic and sleek in appearance than its predecessors. It is understated and at the same time classy. Function leads form with this unit though form is not a distant second. Overall, the build quality is relatively solid and rugged. It is very compact and at first glance it comes off as something smaller than what you expect for a 15.6” laptop due to the thin bezel design, which reduces the monitor’s border considerably. The aluminum top cover is a nice touch and the glowing Legion logo on it gives it a cool look.
The ‘soft’ rubberized keyboard deck has a nice feel and look to it though it could be more susceptible to smudges and fingerprints. I’m also not sure how resistant it will be to scratching and I obviously don’t want to put that to the test.
The keyboard’s key-touch is smooth, soft and quiet, perhaps too much so. It lacks the tactile and audible feedback I would prefer, but I can envision some liking it this way maybe. However, the key travel is good.
The white backlit keyboard can be adjusted to 3 levels of illumination, and does a decent job.
The i7 is super-fast and has no problem with running many multiple parallel apps swiftly. The display is respectably bright and displays consistent color regardless of viewing angle.
The cooling system seems to be a very well and effective design. The support ‘feet’ on the base’s underside surface provides a healthy clearance for the two massive air intake vents and the two massive area exhaust vents on the rear makes for an impressive cooling air flow; the best I’ve seen, in fact. Fan noise at the highest speeds is much quieter than what I’ve observed with other laptops.
Battery life is about 6-1/2 hours under normal (i.e. internet and standard office apps), non-gaming use. I didn’t do any gaming tests with it, but it is safe to assume that battery life would be appreciably lower for that loading scenario.
Instead of at the top center edge of the screen as is customarily done, the webcam is located toward the bottom, hinged edge of the screen, slightly above the level of the keyboard. This makes for a less than desirable, from the chin up viewing angle rather than an eye level line of view. Your fingers appear in the line of sight if typing while video chatting.
The two forward facing speakers on front edge of the deck are relatively large and produce good sound/volume. They are as optimally spaced as the laptop’s size will accommodate and allows for as good of a stereo experience as this spacing limitation will allow for.
It comes with 3 USB3 ports. One is located on the left side along with a combo headphone/microphone jack. Another USB3 port is located on the right side and the third is on the rear along with a USB Type C port (sadly does not support Thunderbolt 3), mini display port, HDMI output, GB Ethernet port, power port and Kensington lock.
I really like that it didn’t come loaded with bloatware other than the MacAfee trial, which can be easily uninstalled.
It comes with 2 Lenovo utilities that are quite useful for system features management.
All in all, on a scale of 1 to 10, I give this a 9. It is a respectably featured and well-executed design with an optimistic future, especially for something marketed as entry level. I expect it to serve me well for years to come.
QUICK SUMMARY: Lenovo has created an excellent, power-packed system in a surprisingly pleasant form factor. The system is quiet, VR capable, and an excellent portable gaming system.
I don't have any major complaints about the laptop. My only issues are nitpicky at best.
BENCHMARKS:
- Hitman at 1080p all settings maxed using the Dual GPU setting and DX12: Average 57fps
- Ashes of the Singularity on Crazy preset at 1080p DX11: Average 32fps
- Rise of the Tomb Raider at 1080p Very High preset DX12: Average 58fps
WHAT I LIKE:
The system peaked at 50db of fan noise during benchmarking. To put that in perspective, that’s only ~5db higher than one of our normal gaming desktops idling.
We tested with virtual reality (VR), and the test was successful. We played Skyrim VR, Superhot VR, and Space Pirate Trainer without any lagging or motion sickness on an HTC Vive. This system is impressively small for its VR form factor.
Surprisingly pleasant keyboard, the keys have more travel than the latest MacBook Pros. Gaming feels natural on the keyboard, and I saw no reason to use an external one. The backlighting is well done and can be toggled off if desired.
The screen is gorgeous; matte 1080p looks very clean. Colors are vividly reproduced, and the screen is extremely bright.
The spinning disk in the system performed admirably; I didn’t observe any significant load times in games installed to it. The NVMe drive also runs very quickly, faster than standard SATA SSDs. (see screenshot).
I like the overall body of the system, it feels very pleasant to hold and looks quite striking.
WHAT COULD BE BETTER:
Unfortunately, there was some Lenovo crapware which I had to remove. The junk was both Windows 10 apps as well as standard programs.
The NumPad isn’t laid out like full keyboard. The top line of numbers is higher than normal, and the math signs are on the right instead of the top. This sacrifice was made to keep a full set of arrow keys, which gamers will appreciate.
I had some difficulty getting updated drivers for the GPU. I tried both the mobile and desktop GPU drivers, but neither one thought the system was compatible. Eventually, I had to download GeForce Experience which found and installed the drivers with no hassle.
The system is heavy as you might expect with gaming laptops. This is not your lightweight, business-class laptop!
The rubber strips on the bottom of the system which protrude a half-centimeter from the bottom of the laptop. I found these strips would get caught on the inside of my backpack.
CONCLUSION: I used to unplug and move my bulky, gaming desktop computer to a friend's house when we were going to game all night. Now I take this Lenovo laptop laptop with me, and it's way easier to transport. Recommended for the gamers in your home!
I am very impressed with the Lenovo Y7000. I love the design, which is understated but still has some style thanks to some angled contours on the body, the matte finish, and the illuminated logo on the lid. It's not as geeky as most gaming laptops but looks handsome and can be used in professional settings without demanding attention. The build quality feels great, with some nice heft to the fairly thin unit. The screen/lid is very svelte and opens and closes smoothly without stressing or twisting thanks to a well-placed center hinge. Another design feature I like is the power cord attaching at the rear rather than on one side as is typical. I find that to be a better location that is more convenient, as side ports sometimes put you in an awkward position.
The keys feel great. They're very responsive with just the right amount of resistance and travel. The numeric keypad is essential for me, as I use the laptop for bill paying, record keeping, etc. The keys are not back-lit if that matters to you. Not an issue for me. I love the feel of the touchpad too. It's responsive and not too stiff when you press & click. Like the keyboard, it feels just right.
The screen looks good, with pleasing brightness, vibrant colors, no glare, and generous viewing angles. The speakers are not a strength, however. They only sound okay, providing clear sound but not much punch or volume. At full blast they are still not very loud. Thankfully they don't distort at all when turned on full bore.
The performance is great. I am not a huge gamer, using the unit mainly for music recording, video editing, and general use, but my brother spent several days with it over Christmas playing Fortnite and it ran very smoothly with a consistently high frame rate using pretty high graphics settings. He's much more into PC gaming and was very impressed. I also love how fast the computer powers up: it only takes about 11 seconds to get to the login screen and less than 20 to get through login to the desktop. One thing that probably helps in this area is the lack of crapware preloaded on the unit. Thanks to Lenovo for keeping the bloatware to a minimum.
The battery life is good for general use, but don't plan to do hardcore gaming without plugging in. As one would expect, performance takes a hit when you operate on battery power.
Overall, I love this laptop. Aside from the less-than-stellar speakers, it nails it on just about every level: great looks and style, thoughtful design touches, powerful and fast, excellent keyboard and touchpad responsiveness, nice screen, etc. I am really happy with it.
Sitting at a table in Busse Woods near Chicago, sipping a joe, watching people walk by, I typed a thing or two I'd forget in a week.
"Do you want to play a game?" she asked. "I'm Nancy," she said.
Chess, I thought. Did she bring a set? No game. She brought nothing but a smile. I poured her a cup from my flask and she sat.
"A game. On that," she said, pointing to my Lenovo Legion Y7000 Gaming Laptop.
I told I'm not a gamer.
"But..." she looked.
"I love the speed. It comes with an Intel Core i7-8750H Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Discrete Graphics, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB HDD + 128GB PCIe SSD and more," I said.
"What's all that?"
"I don't know. It is fast. That's what I know."
"The fastest?" she asked.
"Probably not, but fast enough. It never crashes. The web, video, music apps, word processing. All at once. No problems."
"You do all that at once?"
"No, but I tried it. Every app I'd use, I ran all together, just to see," I explained.
The afternoon never got around to gaming, but my laptop never lost power. The battery surprised me.
I don't carry it often. When I do, it is heavy. This is over five pounds, but I don't care.
May your Lenovo Legion Y7000 Gaming Laptop please you, and attract gamers walking by who don't want to game. It will get the job done, and you'll have time to share your coffee with whomever you like.
--Brockeim
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