Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

durable build

efficient for basic tasks

solid battery life

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
65 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.05 cm x 21.25 cm x 2.17 cm 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm
Weight 1.23 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Platinum silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
CPU Intel Celeron N3450 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (1st Gen) (81CY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards CPSIA RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 13ARR 81BR
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