Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3). 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 S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

innovative AI features

impressive sound quality

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.51 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Iron grey | Mica Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen 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 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 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 S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Privacy shutter
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Time of Flight (ToF) -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.09 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IIL 81Q8 -
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