Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530). 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 Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

good battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

reflective screen surface

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.68 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.41 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour Iron grey Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - 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) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution Anti-glare, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 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 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 3
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 Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features JBL, Cortana Far-Field Technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
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
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (Lenovo Yoga 730) Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Lenovo Yoga 530)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor Accelerometer
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 13IKB 81CT 14ARR 81H9
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