Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) and Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4). 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 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4) 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

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

minimal port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) and Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.89 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour Iron grey Platinum | Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
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 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 20 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 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11870 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
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 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Lenovo IdeaPad C340-14IWL (81N4)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.82 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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