Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Iron grey Abyss blue
DISPLAY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
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 V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 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 V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
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)
BATTERY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 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 V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL (81N7)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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