Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.39 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Denim blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (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 ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card Atheros QCA9377A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.24 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L470 (20JV) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IAP 81A5
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