Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI. 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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display brightness

fast ssd storage

impressive battery life

wireless powershare feature

limited port selection

average graphics performance

higher price point

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.61 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black IMR Aura silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio SoundAlive
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 69.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, UFS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP950XCJI
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81N3 -
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