Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 1.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum silver Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features JBL JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 13ARR 81BR 13IWL 81J0
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