Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book S and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 961 g 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mercury grey Silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, power-on password
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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