Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14). 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 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

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

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Iron grey | Mica Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Interfaces 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
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 0.439 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IIL 81RS IIL 20SL
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