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Lenovo G50-80

Release Year 2015
CPU Intel Core i 5th gen
Operating System Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
Screen Size 15.6-inch
RAM 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Storage 500GB, 1TB

Key Information

Brand
Lenovo
Category
budget
Model
G50-80
Release Year
2015
Colors
Black
Operating System
Windows 8.1 / Windows 10

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core i 5th gen
TDP
15W
Processor Options
Intel Core i3-5005U
Cores/Threads: 2 Cores / 4 Threads
Base Clock: 2.0 GHz
Cache: 3 MB
Intel Core i5-5200U
Cores/Threads: 2 Cores / 4 Threads
Base Clock: 2.2 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 2.7 GHz
Cache: 3 MB
Intel Core i7-5500U
Cores/Threads: 2 Cores / 4 Threads
Base Clock: 2.4 GHz
Max Boost Clock: 3.0 GHz
Cache: 4 MB

Graphics

Type/Integrated
Yes
GPU Series
Intel HD Graphics 5500
GPU Options
AMD Radeon R5 M330 (2GB)
VRAM: 2GB DDR3

Memory & Storage

Memory
4GB, 8GB, 16GB
Type: DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max Capacity: 16GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
500GB, 1TB
Interface: 2.5-inch SATA HDD / SSD
Slots: 1x 2.5-inch bay
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
15.6-inch TN Panel
Resolution: 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Options
Model: HD TN Display
Brightness: 200–220 nits (typical)
Model: Full HD TN Display
Brightness: 220–250 nits (typical)
Dimensions
384 x 265 x 25 mm
Weight
2.3 – 2.5 kg
Build Material
Plastic Chassis
Keyboard Type
Full-size Lenovo AccuType Keyboard
Key Travel
Standard
Touchpad
Multi-touch Touchpad
Camera
0.3MP or 720p HD

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 4 / Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Ports

USB-A
2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0
HDMI
1x HDMI
Audio Jack
3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
SD Card Reader
Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: 2x 1.5W Stereo Speakers
Microphones: Single Microphone
Keyboard
Type: Full-size Lenovo AccuType Keyboard
Backlight: No
Key Travel: Standard
Numeric Keypad: Yes
Touchpad: Multi-touch Touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: No
Infrared Camera: No
Windows Hello: No
TPM: TPM 1.2 / 2.0 (varies by unit)

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 4-cell 2200–2800 mAh
Type: Lithium-Ion
Power Adapter
Type: Barrel Plug Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: Lenovo AC Adapter
Wattage: 45W or 65W
In The Box
Lenovo G50-80 Laptop
Battery
AC Adapter
User Manual

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
Lenovo Energy Management
Exclusive Offers
DVD-RW Optical Drive (on some models)
Optional AMD Dedicated GPU
Office
Microsoft Office Trial
Ecolabels & Compliances
ENERGY STAR
RoHS Compliant

Rating score

Basic Laptop. Strongest on Connectivity; weakest on Battery.

Performance
4.1/10
Display
4.5/10
Battery
4.0/10
Connectivity
5.1/10
Portability
5.0/10
Average
4.5/10

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Suitable for learning, scripting, and smaller projects. Large codebases, virtual machines, or multiple development tools running together may feel slow.

Developers
4.6/10
Office Work
4.2/10
Netflix & browsing
3.3/10
Creative Work
3.1/10
Gaming
3.3/10
Local LLMs
2.3/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: • Developers
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