Lenovo Z70-80 17.3″ Full HD Laptop with 5th Gen Intel Core

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The Lenovo Z70-80 is the latest refresh of the Z70 17.3-inch mainstream notebook series. In comparison to the previous version, design remained the same, but internals got an update in form of the 5th Generation Intel Core “Broadwell” processor options. Furthermore, Full HD resolution is now standard on all configurations.

The Lenovo Z70-80 features the Intel Core i3-5010U, i5-5200U, or i7-5500U Braodwell, depending on customer’s choice. When put against the 4th Gen Core Haswell, these CPUs bring slightly better performance in terms of main computing and graphics, as well as a better power efficiency. Generally, the i3 provides just enough computing power to keep basic users happy, while the i5 and i7 options are for those who often do more demanding tasks like photography or high-def video editing. The chips include the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics. The Nvidia GeForce GT 840M 2GB dedicated video card is optional. The HD 5500 is suitable for light casual, retro or indie games, but not the latest AAA titles. the GT 840M on the other hand provides playable experience even in the modern AAA games, but on low graphics and resolution settings.

System memory size can be 4GB, 8GB, or even 16GB for insane multitasking. As for data storage you can select either a 500GB or 1-Terabyte hard drive, with the latter having optional 8GB Flash cache for enhanced responsiveness. As expected, the Z70-80 has a built-in DVD optical drive. RAM and HDD are user-replaceable and easily accessible thanks to the removable bottom cover. The battery is user-removable too. It has a mediocre capacity of 41 WHr, which translates to about 4 hours of battery life, according to Lenovo’s estimation.

Touchscreen is missing even as an option, as same as IPS wide viewing angle technology. For data input and interaction with the operating system and programs, you can use the full-size non-baklit keyboard with numeric pad and spacious trackpad with integrated buttons for clicks.

The chassis is made of quality plastics, with finish resembling brushed metal. The notebook is fairly sleek with its 1″ profile. It weighs in at 6.6 pounds.

Lenovo’s Z70-80 features JBL-branded stereo speakers and a 720p web camera. To get you online, it uses 802.11AC wireless and Ethernet LAN. It also has three USB ports, HDMI video out, a combo audio jack, and a media card reader.

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Specifications of the Lenovo Z70-80

Here are the specs of the Lenovo Z70-80 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Lenovo
Screen Size 17.3-inch

The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops.
Screen Resolution 1920x1080 pixels Full HD

Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-5010U 5th Gen dual-core 2.1GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 32)

Intel Core i5-5200U 5th Gen dual-core 2.2-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 37)

Intel Core i7-5500U 5th Gen dual-core 2.4-3.GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming)

Nvidia GeForce GT 840M 2GB Dedicated Video Card
System Memory (RAM) Size 4GB RAM

4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.

8GB RAM

The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.

16GB RAM

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 8GB SSD

This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive DVD writer
Keyboard & Input Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight.

Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface

The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.

Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11AC

The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 2 x USB 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0

A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Battery "up to 4 hours" battery life

4-Cell
Weight 6.6 pounds
Height 1"
Width 16.5"
Depth 11.1"
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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Current rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  1. 5 out of 5

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    Good laptop I had the 8gb version and 1tb hdd And it lasted me a long time only last year I really started considering a upgrade but lately of course the games are getting to be too much for this to run

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