Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Granite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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