Lenovo IdeaPad Z510 - 59400186 Pro Reviews

The IdeaPad Z510 has a good system and gaming performance. Thanks to its hybrid hard drive the computer works rather fast. The battery life is acceptable and the power consumption is moderate. In addition, Lenovo packs the components in a relatively slim, robust case with good build quality. We also liked the bright Full HD display and the matte surface a lot. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast and is bluish. Furthermore, the Z510 inherited several weaknesses from its predecessor: The DVD burner is loud and the notebook only features a Fast Ethernet port. In addition, the device is not easy to maintain. Consider the Asus N56VB if you require as much CPU performance as possible. Thanks to its Core i7 processor, it performs better in this aspect. However, it also costs more than the IdeaPad. A scaled-down N56VB model with Core i5-3230M processor for about 700 Euros (~$944) would be another alternative. In addition, the Asus is easier to maintain. The Acer Aspire E1-572G can be considered if battery life is important besides computer and gaming performance. The Aspire is the best compromise of all three here and you don't even have to do without a Full HD display. Our test device with matte Full HD display is currently available for about 600 Euros (~$809). So, the Aspire is the cheapest of the three. Information about its Full HD display is available in our review of the Acer Aspire E1-572.