Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK Convertible Review

Sascha Mlck (translated by Andreas Osthoff), 06/04/2016

AMD Convertible / 2-in-1 Skylake Touchscreen Windows

Dull and boring. If you get a 15.6-inch convertible, you want to be ready for every
usage scenario. The Yoga 510, however, reveals some limitations: Lenovo uses a
dark display and the graphics card is not powerful enough.

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Thanks to the 360-degree hinges, convertibles such as the Yoga 510 offer
several operation modes. Lenovo in particular offers a lot of these devices. The
Yoga 510-15ISK is a 15.6-inch model. Lenovo combines a Skylake processor
with a Radeon GPU. The notebook is a successor to the Yoga 500-15IBD that
we have already reviewed. There are not that many rivals, two suitable devices
would be the HP Envy 15 x360 and the Dell Inspiron 15 7558.

good (77%)Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISKIntel Core i5-6200UAMD Radeon R7 M460v5.1 -

05/27/2016
Test device courtesy of campuspoint.de
Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK
Processor
Intel Core i5-6200U 2.3 GHz
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon R7 M460 - 2048 MB, Core: 984 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, DDR3,
16.200.1010.1002 (Crimson 16.5.2.1), Enduro
Memory
8192 MB
, DDR4-2133, Single-Channel, one slot
Display
15.6 inch 16:9, 1920x1080 pixel 141 PPI, capactive, BOE HF NV156FHM-N42, IPS, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Skylake-U Premium PCH
Storage
Liteonit CV3-DE256, 256 GB
, 180 GB free
Weight
2.08 kg ( = 73.37 oz / 4.59 pounds), Power Supply: 231 g ( = 8.15 oz / 0.51 pounds)
Price
899 Euro
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Case
As with its predecessor, Lenovo has once again used a combination of materials
for the Yoga 510-15ISK: The top of the base unit is made of metal, while the
other components are made of plastics. The whole chassis is black, only the
base unit and the touchpad have a silver colored surrounding edge. The colored
layer was just milled off at these spots. The notebook does not have a
maintenance hatch and you have to remove the bottom panel to access the
components. More on that later. The Yoga 510-15 lacks the rubber lip, which
surrounds the base unit of the Yoga 500-15. It protects the top of the base unit
when you use it as a stand. There is direct contact in the case of the Yoga 510,
so you have to expect scratches.

There are no obvious build quality issues, but the situation changes a little in
terms of stability. Applying pressure on the base unit next to the keyboard will lift
the support foot from the ground on the opposite side. We also think it is too easy
to twist the base, while the torsion resistance of the lid is normal. Pressure on the
back will result in some picture distortions, though. It is quite tricky to open the lid
with just one hand and you will have to shake it a bit.
Connectivity
There are no differences between the Yoga 500-15 and Yoga 510-15 in terms of
port variety only the layout has changed slightly. Both notebooks offer USB 3.0
ports and you can attach a monitor via HDMI. We like the port layout with all
ports in the rear areas of the sides. This means that the space next to the palm
rest is free.
Left: slot for a cable lock, power, USB 2.0, combo audio, card reader, One-Key
Recovery button

Right: power, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit-Ethernet

Communication
The notebook does not offer any surprises in terms of Gigabit-Ethernet. Lenovo
uses a familiar chip from Realtek's RTL8168/8111 family, and most notebooks
use such a chip. The Wi-Fi module is provided by Qualcomm. The chip with the
designation (QCA9377) also supports the fast WLAN 802.11 ac standard (1x1,
up to 433 Mbps) besides a/b/g/n. The connection between our router and the
convertible was always stable in practice. There were no dropouts.

The Yoga 510 manages a maximum transfer rate of 255 Mbps in our
standardized Wi-Fi test. The test device is one meter (~3 ft) away from the router
(Linksys EA8500) and the server is a Gigabit-Ethernet PC. All wireless devices in
the area are deactivated and the power profile of the review unit is set to
"Maximum Performance". The test is either performed in the early morning or in
the evening, so the transmission is not disturbed by other Wi-Fi networks in the
area.

Webcam
The integrated webcam has a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The
pictures will not impress anybody, but the quality is sufficient for video calls.
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Card Reader
reference card from Toshiba (Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II).

We can find the usual accessories in the box: a quick-start poster and a manual
with warranty information. The convertible does not have a docking port, so you
cannot use any proprietary docking stations from Lenovo. If you want to expand
the port selection, you will have to use a generic USB 3.0 docking station.
Lenovo also offers these models.

Operating System
The Yoga 510 is shipped with Windows 10 Home (64-bit). A recovery DVD is not
included.

Maintenance
The Yoga 510 does not have a maintenance hatch. To access the internals, you
will have to remove the bottom panel. You have to remove all the screws before
you can carefully lift the panel with the help of a sharp object. There are
additional plastic clips that can break, so you should be careful. Inside you will
find a memory slot that is protected by a cover. The 2.5-inch SSD could easily be
replaced by another model and it is possible to clean the fan. It would also be
possible to replace the battery if necessary. It is not glued, but secured by a
couple of screws.

Warranty
The Yoga 510 comes with a two-year warranty. The period and the scope of the
service can be expanded and Lenovo offers various options. A three-year On-
Site service, for example, retails for around 62 Euros (~$70).

Input Devices
Keyboard
Lenovo has not equipped the keyboard of the Yoga 510-15ISK with any
illumination. This is unfortunate, because it would have suited the device very
well. A quick look at the layout shows that the "Arrow Up" key is where you would
usually expect the right Shift key, and the latter is right next to it. We therefore
sometimes hit the arrow key instead of the Shift key during typing. In other
words: It takes some time getting used to the position of the right Shift key.
However, that is the only unusual thing.

The flat and smooth keys have limited travel and a well-defined pressure point.
We like their resistance. However, the keyboard does bounce a bit during typing;
more in the center than on the sides. This also results in a slightly spongy typing
experience. Nevertheless, the keyboard is not bad by any means. Lenovo has
delivered a decent product, which is more than sufficient for everyday tasks.

Touchpad
The mouse replacement is a ClickPad with multi-touch support with a size of
around 10.4 x 7 cm (~4.2 x ~2.7 in), so you get a lot of space for gestures. You
can activate and deactivate several gestures individually in the settings. The
smooth surface of the pad provides good gliding capabilities for the fingers. You
can use the whole surface of the pad, and it is also sensitive in the corners. The
pad has limited travel and a clearly audible as well as a perceptible pressure
point.

Touchscreen
The touchscreen did not cause any problems. It quickly recognizes inputs and
supports up to ten fingers simultaneously.
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Display

Subpixel array
The Yoga 510-15ISK is equipped with a glossy 15.6-inch touchscreen and a
native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. According to the maintenance manual,
Lenovo does not offer another panel type for the device. While the contrast
(977:1) is quite good, this is not the case for the luminance (230 cd/m). Such a
result would be acceptable for a low-price device. However, the display of the
Yoga should manage at least 300 cd/m, since you can expect to use the device
in many different places. Positive: There is no PWM flickering at any time.

229 221 223

cd/m cd/m cd/m
 240 254 230
cd/m cd/m cd/m
222 232 219
cd/m cd/m cd/m

Distribution of brightness
X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 254 cd/m Average: 230 cd/m Minimum: 3 cd/m
Brightness Distribution: 86 %
Center on Battery: 256 cd/m
Contrast: 977:1 (Black: 0.26 cd/m)
E Color 4.23 | -
E Greyscale 2.87 | -
63.48% sRGB (Argyll) 40.35% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll)
Gamma: 2.35
ICC File (X-Rite i1Pro 2)

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a
method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable
to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or
headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 59 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was
detected, an average of 450 (minimum: 43 - maximum: 10420) Hz was measured.

The colors are already decent ex-works and we can measure an average DeltaE-
2000 deviation of 4.23. Therefore, it just misses the target value (DeltaE smaller
3). A calibration can improve the result slightly and the color deviation will drop to
3.26. The improvement is much bigger for the grayscale. They are more
balanced and show a much lower deviation from the ideal value. There is no blue
cast at any time. The display cannot cover the color spaces AdobeRGB and
sRGB; we can only measure 40.4% (AdobeRGB) and 63.5% (sRGB),
respectively.

Yoga vs. sRGB

 Yoga vs. AdobeRGB

CalMAN ColorChecker

CalMAN Grayscale

CalMAN Saturation Sweeps

CalMAN ColorChecker (calibrated)

CalMAN Grayscale (calibrated)

 CalMAN Saturation Sweeps (calibrated)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow
response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting).
Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
Response Time Black to White

17.6 ms
rise
30.8 ms ... rise and fall
combined
13.2 ms
fall

The screen shows slow response rates in our

tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from
0.8 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. 77 %
of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time
is worse than the average of all tested devices
(27.5 ms).

Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey

19.6 ms
rise
43.2 ms ... rise and fall
combined
23.6 ms
fall

The screen shows slow response rates in our

tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from
0.9 (minimum) to 250 (maximum) ms. 58 %
of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time
is similar to the average of all tested devices
(42.4 ms).

The Yoga 510 supports several operating modes, so a display with wide viewing
angles is crucial for a convertible. And the test model does not disappoint.
Lenovo has equipped it with an IPS display and there are no picture distortions
even from extreme angles. Only the brightness drops slightly. You cannot really
use the Yoga 510 outdoors. This is a result of the low luminance and the glossy
display surface.

The Yoga 510 outdoors

Viewing angles

Performance
Lenovo's Yoga 510-15ISK is a 15.6-inch convertible. The device is more than
powerful enough for everyday tasks. Our review unit is available for a starting
price of 830 Euros (~$943). We found only one more configuration as of this
writing.
Processor
There are no surprises in terms of the processor. Inside the Yoga 510 you will
find Intel's Core i5-6200U (Skylake) dual-core processor. This ULV model (TDP:
15 watts) is a mainstream chip and provides sufficient performance for everyday
tasks. A similarly equipped Yoga-15ISK with the slightly faster Core i7-6500U is
about 120 Euros (~$136) more expensive. This will not pay off for most users;
the Core i7 processor is just slightly faster (10 to 15%), but you will not notice it in
practice. The Core i5 CPU is usually the better choice. It has a nominal clock of
2.3 GHz, which can be raised to 2.7 GHz (both cores) or 2.8 GHz (one core),
respectively, via Turbo Boost. The CPU can utilize the Turbo on mains and
battery power.

The predecessor of the Yoga 510-15ISK the Yoga 500-15IBD uses the
Broadwell predecessor (Core i5-5200U) of our model, so it is good for a
comparison. The Skylake model is up to 15% faster than the old model in the
CPU benchmarks, which is a result of the improved Skylake architecture as well
as the slightly higher clocks. The difference is bigger in multi-core than single-
core scenarios.
The CPU is soldered.
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
7408
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
9846
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
4399
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
27.76 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
3.23 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
1.34 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
98 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
37.42 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
289 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
114 Points
Help
... in comparison
Cinebench R15 | Cinebench R11.5 | Cinebench R10 | Geekbench
3 | Sunspider | JetStream 1.1 | Mozilla Kraken 1.1 | Octane V2 | Peacekeeper
 Cinebench R15

CPU Single 64Bit

HP Envy 15-w103ng x360 116 Points 100%+2%

GeForce 930M, 6200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256
GB MZNTE256HMHP

Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK 114 Points 98%

Radeon R7 M460, 6200U, Liteonit CV3-DE256

Dell Inspiron 15 7558 109 Points 94%-4%

HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Sandisk X300
SD7SB6S-256G-1012

Lenovo Yoga 500-15IBD 108 Points 93%-5%

GeForce 940M, 5200U, WDC Scorpio Blue
WD10JPVX-22JC3T0

CPU Multi 64Bit

HP Envy 15-w103ng x360 292 Points 100%+1%

GeForce 930M, 6200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256
GB MZNTE256HMHP

Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK 289 Points 99%

Radeon R7 M460, 6200U, Liteonit CV3-DE256

Dell Inspiron 15 7558 259 Points 89%-10%

HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Sandisk X300
SD7SB6S-256G-1012

Lenovo Yoga 500-15IBD 257 Points 88%-11%

GeForce 940M, 5200U, WDC Scorpio Blue
WD10JPVX-22JC3T0
* ... smaller is better

System Performance
The system runs quickly and smoothly, and we did not encounter any problems.
The PCMark results are also very good. A look at our comparison chart shows
that a rival such as the HP Envy 15 x360 gets a lower score in PCMark 8, despite
the same CPU, SSD and GeForce GPU. The Yoga 510 has an advantage due to
the Radeon GPU, because the PCMark benchmark benefits from AMD GPUs in
particular. It is not possible to enhance the system performance any further;
Lenovo has already maxed out the system. It is not possible to implement
another memory module, because there is only one memory slot.
There is only one RAM slot, which is protected by a cover.

PCMark 7 Score 5028 points

PCMark 8 Home Score

3651 points
Accelerated v2

PCMark 8 Creative Score

4380 points
Accelerated v2

PCMark 8 Work Score

4555 points
Accelerated v2
Help
... in comparison
PCMark 8 | PCMark 7

PCMark 8 - Home Score Accelerated v2

Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK 3651 Points 100%

Radeon R7 M460, 6200U, Liteonit CV3-DE256

HP Envy 15-w103ng x360 3200 Points 88%-12%

GeForce 930M, 6200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256
GB MZNTE256HMHP

Dell Inspiron 15 7558 2848 Points 78%-22%

HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Sandisk X300
SD7SB6S-256G-1012

Lenovo Yoga 500-15IBD 2793 Points 76%-24%

GeForce 940M, 5200U, WDC Scorpio Blue
WD10JPVX-22JC3T0

Storage Devices
 You can store data on a solid-state disk from LiteOn. It is a 2.5-inch model with a
capacity of 256 GB. Users can use around 180 GB for their own files; the rest is
occupied by the Windows installation and the recovery partition. The transfer
rates of the SSD are good.

It is possible to replace the SSD.

CrystalDiskMark 3.0
AS SSD

Liteonit CV3-DE256
Sequential Read: 487 MB/s
Sequential Write: 450.7 MB/s
512K Read: 384.5 MB/s
512K Write: 356.3 MB/s
4K Read: 27.05 MB/s
4K Write: 63.65 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 281.5 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 232 MB/s

GPU Performance
The Yoga is equipped with an AMD Radeon R7 M460 graphics card. Even
though the designation suggests something different, it is not really a new GPU.
It is basically a rebadged Radeon R7 M360 GPU and the technical specifications
 are also similar, only the maximum core clock of the M460 is slightly higher (984
MHz vs. 980 MHz). The 3DMark scores are therefore identical and it is roughly
on par with the Lenovo IdeaPad 500-15ISK in our comparison chart. The latter is
slightly faster than our model due to the rather more powerful processor. Nvidia's
counterpart of the Radeon GPU is the GeForce 930M GPU.

Besides the AMD graphics core, the system can also use Intel's HD Graphics
520 GPU and it can switch between the GPUs (Enduro). The Radeon GPU
handles demanding tasks such as games, while Intel's chip is used for simple
tasks and on battery power. This process is usually automated, but Nvidia's
counterpart (Optimus) works better than AMD's solution, where you sometimes
have to adjust the allocation manually.

The GPU is soldered as well.

3DMark 06 Standard 8587 points

3DMark Vantage P Result 5304 points

3DMark 11 Performance 2246 points

3DMark Ice Storm Standard

42485 points
Score

3DMark Cloud Gate

4755 points
Standard Score

3DMark Fire Strike Score 1054 points

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme

513 points
Score
Help
... in comparison
 3DMark 11 | 3DMark | 3DMark 06

3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance

Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 2301 Points 100%+2%

Radeon R7 M360, 6500U, Samsung PM871
MZYLN256HCHP

HP Envy 15-w103ng x360 2270 Points 99%+1%

GeForce 930M, 6200U, Samsung SSD PM851 256
GB MZNTE256HMHP

Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK 2246 Points 98%

Radeon R7 M460, 6200U, Liteonit CV3-DE256

Dell Inspiron 15 7558 1174 Points 51%-48%

HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Sandisk X300
SD7SB6S-256G-1012

Gaming Performance
Our test model of the Yoga retails for around 830 Euros (~$943) as of this
writing. At this price, you would expect the consumer device to handle games,
but the gaming capabilities are limited in this case. The reason is the graphics
core. It is usually only powerful enough for games that are not too demanding
and you will have to live with the HD resolution (1366x768 pixels) as well as low
and sometimes medium settings. More demanding games such as Hitman
or Doom do not run smoothly on the Yoga.

If you basically want a device like the Yoga 510, but need more gaming
performance, you should have a look at the predecessor Yoga 500-15IBD. The
latter is available with a GeForce 940M GPU, which is more powerful than the
Radeon core inside our review unit.

low med. high ultra

Diablo III (2012) 92.2 60.5 50.7 29.9

Tomb Raider (2013) 80 39.9 30 14.7
BioShock Infinite (2013) 73.1 38.9 31.7 11
Metro: Last Light (2013) 35.4 26.2 16 7.7
Battlefield 4 (2013) 59.4 38 23.9 7.8
GRID: Autosport (2014) 125.3 56.6 26 13.6
Dirt Rally (2015) 108.7 36.7 17.9 12.5
Batman: Arkham Knight (2015) 20 17 9
World of Warships (2015) 79.6 49.9 21.2 15
FIFA 16 (2015) 88.1 51.8 24.5
Anno 2205 (2015) 31.4 16.5 7 3.7
Fallout 4 (2015) 27 15.8 8.2 6.5
Star Wars Battlefront (2015) 35.5 23 10.9 9.1
Rainbow Six Siege (2015) 51.9 31.8 13.1 10.6
Just Cause 3 (2015) 32.1 25.2 11.9 10.1
Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) 19.5 12.2 6.8
XCOM 2 (2016) 22.5 7.8 5.2
Far Cry Primal (2016) 22 10 8 7
The Division (2016) 29.9 16.3 7.2
BioShock Infinite | World of Warships | Star Wars Battlefront | FIFA 16

BioShock Infinite - 1280x720 Very Low Preset

Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK 73.1 fps 100%

Radeon R7 M460, 6200U, Liteonit CV3-DE256

Lenovo Ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT005WGE 70.8 fps 97%-3%

Radeon R7 M360, 6500U, Samsung PM871
MZYLN256HCHP

Dell Inspiron 15 7558 29.42 fps 40%-60%

HD Graphics 5500, 5200U, Sandisk X300
SD7SB6S-256G-1012

Discussion

Emissions
System Noise
The Yoga is not an overly loud device. The fan is usually deactivated while idling
and you can enjoy a silent device. We can measure up to 41 dB(A) during the
stress test (Prime95 and FurMark for at least one hour). This value is okay when
you consider the specifications. We could not hear other noises such as whining
or electronic humming.
 Amplitude frequency response fan
(idle, maximum load)

Fan
Noise Level
Idl 29
e /
29
/
29
dB
(A)
Lo 35.
ad 9/
41
dB
(A)

30 dB
silent
 40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
min: , med: , max: ECM8000 + Voltcraft SL-451 (15 cm distance) environment noise: 29 dB(A)

Temperature

Stress test Yoga 510

The Yoga 510 behaves differently in our stress test (Prime and FurMark for at
least one hour) on mains and battery power. CPU (600 MHz) and GPU (400
MHz) are heavily throttled on battery power. This changes when on mains. Both
the CPU and GPU can maintain their maximum performance in the first 60
seconds before they are slowed down. The CPU will run at 2.3 GHz and the GPU
with 600 MHz. The clock of the latter will vary between 300 and 600 MHz over
the course of the test. The temperature development is not too bad. We can
measure temperatures of over 40 C (~104 F) at some spots.
Max. Load
Idle

27.9 C 42.9 C 40.9 C

26.9 C 36.5 C 36.5 C
25.3 C 27.6 C 31 C

Maximum: 42.9 C
Average: 32.8 C

39.1 C 45.4 C 28.6 C

41.5 C 41.2 C 27.1 C
33.4 C 31.4 C 27.3 C

Maximum: 45.4 C
Average: 35 C

Power Supply (max.) 42.1 C | Room Temperature 22.8 C | Fluke 62 Max

Speakers
The stereo speakers are located at the bottom of the device. They create a pretty
decent sound, but bass is almost completely lacking. You will have to use
headphones or external speakers for a better sound experience. The preloaded
"Audio by Harman" software can be used to tune the sound to some extent. It
seems to be the familiar Dolby Audio software, because the resemblance is hard
to ignore.
 Speakers at half and full volume.

Audio by Harman

Energy Management
Power Consumption
The Yoga is quite a frugal device while idling; we measure up to 8.1 watts. The
consumption will rise to 57.3 watts during the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark
for at least one hour), but this value drops after a short while because both the
CPU and the GPU cannot maintain their respective maximum clocks. The
gaming consumption will be around 41 watts (+/- 5 watts). The nominal power
output of the PSU is 65 watts.
The rated power output of the PSU is 65 watts.
Power Consumption
Off / Standby 0.24 / 0.45 Watt
Idle 4 / 7.5 / 8.1 Watt
Load 40.8 / 57.3 Watt

Key: min: , med: , max: Metrahit Energy

Battery Runtime
The Yoga 510-15ISK can clearly beat its predecessor (Yoga 500-15IBD) in terms
of battery runtimes. The larger battery capacity (35 Wh vs. 30 Wh) is just one
reason. Our WLAN test runs for 5:35 hours on the Yoga 510, while the Yoga 500
managed only 2:33 hours. We use a script to simulate the stress when you load
web pages with the "Balanced" power profile and a display brightness of around
150 nits. The stamina of the Yoga 510 is similar in the video test with 5:37 hours.
We run a loop of the short movie Big Buck Bunny (H.264, 1920x1080 pixels)
while the wireless modules are turned off and the luminance is once again
adjusted to 150 nits.

A look inside the Yoga 510-15ISK shows that there is actually enough space to
integrate a larger battery, and it even looks like a part of the battery is just a
placeholder. We cannot understand why Lenovo does not use a larger battery,
especially since this is a device that is not used at the desk only.
 The battery has a capacity of 35 Wh.
Battery Runtime

Idle (without WLAN, min brightness) 12h 10min

WiFi Surfing v1.3 (Edge 25.10586.0.0) 5h 35min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 5h 37min
Load (maximum brightness) 1h 40min

Lenovo Yoga
500-15IBD HP Envy 15- Dell Inspiron
GeForce w103ng x360 15 7558
Lenovo Yoga 510- 940M, 5200U, GeForce 930M, HD Graphics
15ISK WDC Scorpio 6200U, Samsung 5500, 5200U,
Radeon R7 M460, Blue SSD PM851 256 Sandisk X300
6200U, Liteonit WD10JPVX- GB SD7SB6S-
CV3-DE256 22JC3T0 MZNTE256HMHP 256G-1012

Battery Runtime -28% 19% 10%

Reader / Idle 730 467 885

-36% 21%

Load 100 107 120

7% 20%

WiFi

WiFi v1.3 335 153 398 294

 -54% 19% -12%

H.264 337

Pro
+IPS display
+Full-HD resolution
+fast SSD
+usually runs quiet
Cons
-dark display
-insufficient GPU
-only one memory slot
-average battery runtimes
-no maintenance hatch
-no keyboard illumination

Verdict

In review: Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK. Test model

courtesy of Campuspoint.de
Lenovo's Yoga 510-15ISK is a 15.6-inch convertible. The Core i5 processor
should be sufficient for most users. A Radeon GPU can handle some games, but
the GPU is not powerful enough considering the price. Comparable GeForce
notebooks are usually equipped with the much faster GeForce 940M. The
system is usually silent and barely warms up in practice. It would be possible to
replace the SSD. The convertible does not have a maintenance hatch, so you will
have to remove the bottom panel. On the whole, the keyboard is decent but we
miss a background illumination. The battery runtimes are also decent.

Lenovo has selected the wrong display for its convertible.

One cause of criticism is the low display brightness; we expect at least 300 cd/m
for a convertible in this price range. Otherwise, the display is good: wide viewing
angles, high contrast and no PWM flickering.
Lenovo Yoga 510-15ISK - 05/27/2016 v5.1
Sascha Mlck

Chassis
79 / 98 81%
Keyboard
74%
Pointing Device
82%
Connectivity
54 / 81 67%
Weight
62 / 78 63%
Battery
84%
Display
82%
Games Performance
59 / 68 87%
Application Performance
83 / 87 95%
Temperature
90%
Noise
93%
Audio
40 / 91 44%
Camera
40 / 85 47%
Average
71%

77%
Convertible - Weighted Average