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

Huawei Matebook 16s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

fast charging support

good thermal management

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) and Huawei Matebook 16s
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
44 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) vs. Huawei Matebook 16s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Metal
Colour Denim blue | Mineral grey Space grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2520 x 1680
Pixel Density (ppi) - 189
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 2 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Atheros QCA9377A -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 84 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 11 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Huawei Matebook 16s
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - 2 x fans
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin dual fan design, HUAWEI SuperCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IAP 81A5 -
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