Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

full hd display

numerical keypad included

average battery life

heavier design

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) and Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) vs. Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm 36.3 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black | Platinum grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - SK Hynix 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
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 3165 M.2 Card
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IKB (80XK) Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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