Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

innovative AI features

impressive sound quality

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.51 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Iron grey | Mica
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Glossy, on-cell touch technology, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - WoV (Wake-on-Voice)
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Time of Flight (ToF)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 1.09 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IIL 81Q8
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