Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Review

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

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price point

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

compact and portable

affordable price point

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) and Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
83 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) vs. Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm 29.4 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, glass-fibre Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 11.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF) Glossy, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - CX11802
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
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 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer Accelerometer
Security 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, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 1.39 W/kg (body), 1.39 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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