Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS
SAR Value - 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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