| Processor | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | i7-7500U | i5-6200U |
| Processor socket | BGA 1356 | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor series | | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor threads | 4 | 4 |
| Processor cores | 2 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
| Processor family | 7th gen Intel Core i7 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 2.70 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.50 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| Software | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | | 16:9 |
| HD type | HD | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 32 GB | 1.74 GB |
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| Discrete graphics adapter | | No |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | | Not available |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics adapter family | | Intel HD Graphics |
| Memory | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | On-board SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | | 1 x 8 GB |
| Storage | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDD capacity | 2000 GB | |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM | |
| Storage media | HDD | SSD |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 2000 GB | 256 GB |
| SSD capacity | | 256 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Number of SSDs installed | | 1 |
| Optical drive type | | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Network & Communication | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| 3G | | No |
| 4G | | No |
| Interfaces/Ports | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes | Yes |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | 4 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | | Yes |
| DC-in jack | | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | | 1 |
| Docking connector | | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | | 1 |
| Input Devices | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Pointing device | | Clickpad |
| Audio | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Audio system | | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | | Yes |
| Built-in Devices | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Security | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Design | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Brand | Lenovo | Toshiba |
| Family | IdeaPad | Tecra |
| Series | 500 | |
| Model name | 520 | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | 80YL00JXAU | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Notebook | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Colour of product | Grey | Metallic |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Depth | 260 mm | 258 mm |
| Width | 378 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 22 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2017-09-03 | 2018-01-10 |
| Power | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter input voltage | | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | | 19 V |
| Battery Information | Lenovo IdeaPad 520 80YL00JXAU | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 2 | 4 |
| Battery life | | 8 h |
