Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV). 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.

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 32.27 cm x 23.05 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Platinum grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
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 Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IIL (81VV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.479 W/kg (body), 1.479 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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