Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ). 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 IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

affordable price point

modern minimalist design

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm 31.35 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mineral grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 14.23 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.23 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
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
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