Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

innovative AI features

impressive sound quality

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.51 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Iron grey | Mica Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, on-cell touch technology, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3733 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 11.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IIL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Time of Flight (ToF) -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.09 W/kg (body), 1.09 W/kg (limb) 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IIL 81Q8 -
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