Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

lightweight for portability

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

ASUS 14 (P409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (P409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

vibrant display quality

heavier build

average battery life

plastic chassis feel

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) and ASUS 14 (P409FA)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
44 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) vs. ASUS 14 (P409FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Denim blue | Mineral grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA9377A -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) ASUS 14 (P409FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IAP 81A5 EK078R
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