Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (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.

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Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.51 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, glass
Colour Iron grey | Mica Mineral grey | Abyss blue | Copper
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, Dolby Vision Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (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 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Time of Flight (ToF) -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.09 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (limb) 1 W/kg (body), 1 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 81Q8 14IML 81NF
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