Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum grey | Granite black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
Carbon Footprint 293 kg carbon emissions -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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