Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730). 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 Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
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 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKB 80X2 13IWL 81J0
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