Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML). 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 900S-12ISK (80ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

innovative hinge design

solid battery life

responsive touch screen

limited port selection

moderate processing power

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.28 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 999 g
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Aluminum, carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Onyx black Champagne gold
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF) Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y54 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Broadcom BCM4350 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 40 Watt, 20 V, 2 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (DC-In combo)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK (80ML)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Ambient light sensor, G-sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, hard drive password, power-on password, digital compass, 1 USB 3.0 with Video-out
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IKBR 81C8 -
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