Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid processor performance

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Review

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

high-resolution display

sleek aluminum design

fast processing speed

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey | Mica
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - 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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 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 ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.2 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 (20RE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.367 W/kg (body), 0.367 W/kg (limb) 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IIL 81RS
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