Lenovo Essential G505s Pro Reviews

The limited battery life is disappointing, but that's not a fatal flaw since a large laptop like the G505s isn't going to spend a lot of time out and about anyway. Other features, such as performance, screen quality and the comfortable keyboard, are all good for a laptop in this price range, making the G505s a good option for people who need a reliable workhorse laptop for around £500.00.

The Lenovo G505s offers sufficient power to perform most of the tasks. Moreover, the device does not get very warm in idle mode and uses energy economically. In addition, the notebook works at a very low noise level throughout the workload. The two-year warranty is another plus. On the other hand, the keyboard is a step back compared to earlier models from Lenovo. The screen contrast is too low. Furthermore, the case could be more robust. The frame rates in computer games are also fairly low. The dual graphic system does not manage to produce smooth frame rates for many games. Overall, the G505s is not really convincing. It offers much less CPU performance than many cheaper Intel powered notebooks, such as the Lenovo G500s or the Wortmann Terra Mobile 1512. At the same time it also does not offer as good an application and game performance as many similarly priced notebooks, such as the Acer Aspire E1-571G. Hence, it is hard to find a reason to buy the G505s. The Acer Aspire E1-571G is best for people who are looking for a good application and game performance at a relatively low price. The HP Pavilion Sleekbook TouchSmart 15-b153sg is interesting when looking for a thin notebook with a touchscreen.