Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG). 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 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 ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

ample connectivity options

good processor performance

average display quality

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.51 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Iron grey | Mica Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3287
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 ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
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 ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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 ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (20VG)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C 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, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.09 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (limb) 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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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