Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) vs. Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) and Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

lightweight design

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) and Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) vs. Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyss blue Iron grey texture
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
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 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14API (81NB) Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.084 W/kg (body), 1.084 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 1.084 W/kg (body)
1.084 W/kg (limb)
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Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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