Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9). 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 Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid state drive

good battery life

backlit keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price range

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.1 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features Output: JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (81J0) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, FIDO Certified
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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