In the following review we are dealing with the differences to the already tested version. The large price difference to the entry-level configuration is explained by the Intel i7-4710HQ quad-core CPU and a 512 GB SSD. Starting from 1399 Euros, ~$1838 (1199 Euros, ~$1575, without operating system), the UHD display we are focusing on with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels is used. Looking at the aggressive entry level price of only 899 Euros, ~$1181 (i5-4200M, 860M), we immediately find the explanation for that extremely bad panel. Our conclusion: great package, but disappointing display with low brightness and contrast, not to mention the poor color accuracy and the limited viewing angles. In our first test of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y50-70 we went through a configuration for the US market, equipped with a Full HD display as offered in many shops in Germany. Sounds like a clear victory, there is, however, a catch.

A lot of performance in a smart and mobile chassis at an attractive price.

Probably it's exactly this balancing act that makes the device interesting for a large clientele. The device is explicitly advertised as a gaming notebook, even though its design (15.6-inch, 4 kilograms, 24 millimeters height) and equipment (Intel Core i7-4710HQ, Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M, SSD) would allow it to be part of the high-performance multimedia segment. The Lenovo Y50 is one of the most interesting products in the 2014 portfolio of the Chinese hardware giant. For the original German review, see here.

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