Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer ports options

Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA) 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

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited battery life

minimal storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) and Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) vs. Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyss blue Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 14" - 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 S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
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 S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
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 S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Spanish
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
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) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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