Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

solid state drive storage

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display quality

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

comfortable keyboard

solid performance

lightweight build

average battery life

dim display

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.27 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.79 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
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 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Atheros NFA435 M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15AST (80YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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