Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS). 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 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, glass cover Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
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 Output: Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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