Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Dell Latitude 7440 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Latitude 7440 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

responsive touchpad

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) and Dell Latitude 7440
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) vs. Dell Latitude 7440 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm 31.3 cm x 22.275 cm x 1.821 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.322 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Aluminum
Colour Liquid blue Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 162
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Colour Support - 16.2 million colours
Features Glossy Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, 6-bit + FRC Color Depth, 0.157 mm pixel pitch, 85° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Enterprise
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Class 35
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR/RGB camera, Temporal Noise Reduction, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2), WWAN aerial
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Mini LED backlit, 80-key
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Dell Latitude 7440
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards RoHS FIPS 140-2, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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