Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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 S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Review

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

high-resolution display

sleek aluminum design

fast processing speed

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

solid keyboard feel

decent battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Iron grey | Mica Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - 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 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72%
Features Glossy, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces 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
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S740) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL GTX (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IIL 81RS 15IWL GTX 81SW
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