HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

sufficient connectivity options

simple user interface

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlight keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Granite black IMR
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE M.2 Card
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 4 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API (81UT)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features HP Fast Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number eq1540sa -
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