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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare IdeaPad 520S-14IKB vs SmartBook 130⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models IdeaPad 520S-14IKB and SmartBook 130 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

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Reference model ⁦Mediacom SmartBook 130⁩

⁦SmartBook 130⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩ ⁦SmartBook 130⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Mediacom
Product Family IdeaPad SmartBook
Model ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩ ⁦SmartBook 130⁩
Model Number ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩ ⁦M-SB130⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦M-SB130⁩
Launch Year ⁦2017 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Mainstream Mainstream
Operating System No OS ⁦Windows 10 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core i3⁩ Intel Atom
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦7th Gen⁩ Cherry Trail
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩ ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩ ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩ ⁦1.44 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦1.92 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦2 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ Intel HD Graphics
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
GPU Boost Clock ⁦500 MHz⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦8 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes
Memory Channels Single Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD eMMC
Storage Capacity ⁦256 GB⁩ ⁦32 GB⁩
Storage Interface eMMC
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2242 (expansion)⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦13.3 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS IPS
Display Brightness ⁦220 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution 0.3
Audio
Speaker Configuration Stereo speakers Built-in speaker
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Harman; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Array microphone Built-in microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard RGB Zones
Touchpad Type One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band
Bluetooth Version 4.1 ⁦Bluetooth 4.0⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦1x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 Always On⁩ ⁦USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦8000 Wh⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Lithium-polymer
Power Adapter ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector Barrel (round-tip)
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦327.4 mm⁩ ⁦315 mm⁩
Depth ⁦236.5 mm⁩ ⁦212 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦19.3 mm⁩ ⁦16.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.7 kg⁩ ⁦1.35 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum / PC-ABS
Lid Material Aluminum
Base Material PC/ABS
Security & Manageability
TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Drive Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose IdeaPad 520S-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩ (vs Intel HD Graphics)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦4 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦32 GB⁩)

Choose SmartBook 130 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at Intel HD Graphics (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦4 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦32 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between IdeaPad 520S-14IKB and SmartBook 130 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩) and Form Factor (Clamshell). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between IdeaPad 520S-14IKB and SmartBook 130?

IdeaPad 520S-14IKB and SmartBook 130 share specifications such as Display Resolution (⁦1920 x 1080⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Mainstream), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).

The main differences: Processor Model (IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦Intel Atom x5-Z8350 1.44GHz⁩); GPU Model (IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩, SmartBook 130: Intel HD Graphics); Installed Memory (IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦4 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩, SmartBook 130: ⁦32 GB⁩).

IdeaPad 520S-14IKB may suit users who need its differing values, while SmartBook 130 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.