Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

lightweight design

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Denim blue Iron grey texture
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
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 (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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