[1] The IdeaPad U530 has a low-voltage 4th-Gen Core i7-4510U processor, a 2 GB Nvidia Geforce GT 730M graphics card, a 1080p display with a multi-touch pane.

The machine is 5.07 lbs, 0.86 inches thick, and has between six and ten hours of battery life depending on usage.

Other features include its backlit keyboard, Stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater, and motion control.

[5] The laptop's display screen was received positively, with the reviewer saying that, "we could make out the lint on Kermit the Frog in a 1080p Muppets trailer, and the entire cast was an explosion of colors.

[5] Processor performance was also indicated to be positive, with PCMark Vantage score of 10,174, which was double the average for ultraportables.

"[6] The reviewer continues by stating that the U400 was designed with mainstream users in mind, with the sandblasted aluminum chassis and glass touchpad.

[7] The touchpad also received criticism, which Engadget stated was the result of supplier change from Synaptics to Cypress.

[9] However, pressure applied to the back of the lid did not result in ripples on the screen, which was reported to be impressive for such a thin laptop.

[13] The notebook was commended for its performance with Intel i3 or i5 ultra-low voltage processors, magnesium-aluminum alloy shell, leather palm rest, and brushed glass touchpad.

[13] Engadget also commented on the appearance of the U260, saying that, “The U260 is indeed a total 180 for the company, and it's one of the most dapper and svelte laptops we've seen in a long time − there's no question about it, its magnesium-aluminum alloy shell, leather palm rest, and glass touchpad even give the newest MacBook Airs a run for their money.”[13] The IdeaPad U-series laptops released in 2009 by Lenovo were the U350, U450p, and U150.

[14] Notebook Review indicated that the laptop offered portability and value with enough performance to keep most customers happy, while criticizing the build quality.

[18] Computer Shopper discounted the laptop's performance but appreciated the light weight and affordable price.

Stark Insider appreciated the laptop's price, performance, keyboard, display and speakers.

The negative points noted were the fan noise and heat on the left palm rest.

[19] TechRadar UK praised the laptop for performance, build quality, and inclusion of an optical drive.

[20] Although the review stated that “some of the chassis panels flex under moderate pressure”, it was indicated that “realistically this shouldn't prove too much of durability issue, however”.