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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 288 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 3.1 out of 5 stars

  • Speed

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the Legion Y540's performance, graphics capabilities, large screen, and fast SSD. Many appreciate its ease of use and ample storage, although some users note that the battery life could be improved. Concerns were also raised regarding the system's heat and fan noise, as well as its weight and the camera's placement. Overall, the positive feedback on performance and features outweighs the negative comments on certain aspects.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good for Adobe CC

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I am not in to gaming but I do use it for PS, Light room and Illustrator so far so good have not tried other adobe programs as of yet, Battery life is fair but should have a 4 cell. Overall I am happy with this purchase at this time

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop ships with a 3CELL_57WH_INTERNAL, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 5 hours, depending on the work the device is performing. The Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop delivers desktop-like computing performance with its Six-Core/Twelve-Thread Intel Core i7-9750H processor, but weighs only 5.94 lbs. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ssd

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    legion love

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love this gaming laptop, i love the fact that it has 16 GB ram and 1 TB SSD not many computers they sell nowadays has that and not be a gaming laptop but this one is and for the money that i paid for it, it is worth buying

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Loss for Words

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall the graphics, size of the display and network connectivity is not bad. However, battery life, heating issues, the charging port and the laptop's charger itself have been problematic consistently. At this point the laptop has been owned for a year but due to the charger having to be replaced not 1 but 2 times since being purchased it has only gotten to be used for almost 5 of these 12 months. This is because of the charger type and wattage required to charge the battery is not sold in-store in Alaska and each charger has taken 24-41 days to arrive after being purchased on top of them costing nearly $200 each. Also, claims attempts on the chargers under their warranty as well as the laptop were very abruptly denied without hesitation even as far back as the first attempt which was on the 63rd day following the purchase date. The poor performance of the the laptop, it's charger and the lack of assistance and integrity revolving around the brand and customer service from the retailer has proven to be the worst experience in nearly every sense that I've had to endure in many ways. Just thinking about replacing the laptop, which needs to be done so very badly, is excessively stressful.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Fan noise

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor Battery life and noisy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery will never charge to 100% only to 90%. Fan kicks on every 20-30 minutes. Not used for gaming at all. Bought in hurry for remote access for Covid-19. Use for internet only. Have turned or removed what I could to reduce background programs. Do not like the location of 10 key. Others keys below it. Unplugged it goes down to 30% within 1 1/2 hrs.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. We recommend you contact a Legion Expert at Legion Ultimate Support for help with your issues at: 888-278-9707. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great gaming computer. It doesn’t overheat, graphics are great. The only complaint is the camera location being at the bottom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo has nailed it..

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lenovo has nailed the middle ground gaming laptop for a middle ground price. Although 1,349.99 might seem high, if you are looking to enter the gaming laptop world, the specs this machine have are well worth the price. Especially if you are one who appreciates the 17.3" 144hz screen. I have had Lenovo ThinkPads since they came out, this is a company that does not skimp in quality and will bend over backward to make sure you have a positive experience. If this is in your budget or near it, this laptop is the best on the market at this price margin in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the Legion Y54017 meets your computing needs so well. We appreciate your loyalty to the Lenovo Brand. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great screen

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love everything about this initially, only exception was the large power adapter, but then I decided not to care because of the great performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It was great until

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was nice not needing to remove MacAfee or any BS built in app. I had the laptop for about 30 days. For an unknown reason it stopped charging. The time I had with it the laptop did everything I asked of it. When I pushed it with the lights on the laptop did get a little hot. If I had the money for the warranty I would get this laptop again. Sadly I don't so I must find some cheaper. Because the 4 laptops I got from Best Buy each had a problem. I feel a extended warranty is needed for ANY PC from Best buy. I hope number 5 works out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. If you are having charging issues with your Legion Y540-17, we recommend you call your Legion Expert at Legion Ultimate Service at: 888-278-9707. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Y540 review

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great pc, but in the start I couldn't run payday, but now I can run any game with at least around 60 fps on high settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a laptop for Premier and this laptop is great. Minimal if any buffering from videos and this thing is super quiet compared to other laptops I've used, recently had a TUF Asus gaming laptop. Overall very happy with my purchase. Bought this as an open-box excellent condition item and not regretting my decision.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the Legion Y540-17 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lot's of power in a laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Performance is excellent. I like that the display is not glossy. The only thing I would change is the placement of the web cam.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming Laptop Y540 17.3

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop was more than expected, solid feel, texture and performance is awsome. I BOUGHT THE 1660TI VERSION with 144mhz screen. There wasnt any bloatware installed and setup was quick. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. The Lenovo Legion Y540-17 ships with just two adware programs, a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 (as part of Windows 10 operating system) and a 30-day trial of McAfee virus protection. Lenovo computers ship with one of the cleanest factory software installs within the consumer computer industry. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the Legion Y540-17 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's fast, big and great HD display.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The high def display is terrific. For a couple hundred dollars more, it included better memory, processor, graphics card and storage. I would have liked a touch screen and a CD/RW drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop, model number 81Q4008EUS. This configuration ships with a 17.3-inch (screen size measured diagonally) IPS LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level of 300 nits. The Legion Y540-17 provides desktop-caliber gaming on the go. The Legion Y540-17 is packed with incredible performance typically only available from desktops, 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H laptop processors deliver desktop-caliber gaming that you can take anywhere. With up to 4.5GHz Turbo, 6 cores, and 12 threads, laptops powered by these processors have enough power to handle demanding AAA games. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming laptop at a reasonable price.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven't had any issues. The sound is very good. Graphics are strong. Battery life has held up nicely. No issues so far with any gaming. I would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    amazing laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    everything inside this thing makes it definitely worth it for a good gaming laptop. runs everything amazingly with no issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the Legion Y540-17, meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Computer

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this computer a couple months ago. It's very fast and I've had no problems. I plan on buying another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good except for keyboard

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It seems like a good laptop, but I wish I'd known what the keyboard was like before buying it. The keys are arranged and function very strangely in comparison to other full-sized keyboards, especially the number pad. I use Microsoft Excel a lot, and it's been a real struggle adjusting to this new layout. I'm debating returning it for something else, but I don't know what other laptop I could afford that has a 1 TB SSD hard drive. I have a lot of media, so I need the space.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo Legion Y540-17 Gaming Laptop ships with a standard QWERTY keyboard with 10-key numeric pad. The Legion Y540 laptop's keyboard delivers best-in-class gaming controls, giving you the edge over any opponent. Full-sized and top of the line, the keyboard delivers 100% anti-ghosting, laser-engraved WASD highlights, less than 1ms response time, white backlighting, and more, for ultimate control of your system. Further, the Legion Y540 brings Windows Precision drivers with gesture control, for effortless input whether at work or play. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Runs great. Poor battery life.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It would be a five star review except the battery doesn’t last longer than 45 minutes when gaming on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great loading speed

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The computer has great loading speed and is super fast some minor issues when it comes to over heating but not to bad. Can run Photoshop and WoW at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and Clean

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very nice computer. It's fast and not bloated with a ton of junkware typical of Dell and HP laptops. Very happy with this PC and would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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