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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Yoga 7i vs IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Yoga 7i and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Lenovo Yoga 7i⁩

⁦Yoga 7i⁩

Lenovo

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Reference model ⁦Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Yoga 7i⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Lenovo Lenovo
Product Family Yoga IdeaPad
Model ⁦Yoga 7i⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Model Number ⁦Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IML9⁩ ⁦IdeaPad 520S-14IKB⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor ⁦2-in-1 Convertible⁩ Clamshell
Laptop Category ⁦2-in-1⁩ Mainstream
Operating System No OS
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦Intel Core Ultra Series 1⁩ ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦4 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦2.7 GHz⁩
L3 Cache ⁦3 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦15 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
NPU Performance ⁦11 TOPS⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Intel Intel
GPU Model ⁦Intel HD Graphics 620⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
Maximum External Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦8 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦LPDDR5X⁩ ⁦DDR4⁩
Memory Speed ⁦7467 MT/s⁩ ⁦2133 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Soldered SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No Yes
Memory Channels Dual-channel Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2 2242⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats microSD MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display Size ⁦14 inch⁩ ⁦14 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS
Touchscreen Yes
Pen Support Yes
Display Brightness ⁦220 nits⁩
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Display Finish Glossy, anti-fingerprint Anti-glare
Dolby Vision Yes
Adaptive Sync Technology
Screen-to-Body Ratio 91 %
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1080p⁩
IR Camera Yes
Camera Privacy Shutter Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦Stereo speakers, 2W x2⁩ Stereo speakers
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩ ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier Harman; Dolby Audio
Microphone Configuration Dual-microphone array Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type ⁦6-row keyboard⁩ ⁦6-row keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Key Travel ⁦1.3 mm⁩
Copilot Key Yes
Touchpad Type Precision TouchPad One-piece multi-touch touchpad
Touchpad Dimensions ⁦120 x 75 mm mm⁩
Touchpad Material Mylar
Stylus Model ⁦Lenovo Digital Pen 2⁩
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ax⁩ ⁦802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Tri-band Dual-band
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.3 4.1
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 5 Gbps⁩ ⁦1x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 Always On⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦Thunderbolt 4, USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1⁩ ⁦1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦40 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 4⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 2.1 1.4
DisplayPort Output Yes No
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦71 Wh⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-polymer
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Time ⁦15 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C Barrel (round-tip)
USB-C Charging Yes
USB Power Delivery Version ⁦USB PD 3.1⁩
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦317.72 mm⁩ ⁦327.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦222.13 mm⁩ ⁦236.5 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦16.64 mm⁩ ⁦19.3 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.7 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminium Aluminum / PC-ABS
Lid Material Aluminum Aluminum
Base Material Aluminum PC/ABS
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦360 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810H tested⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM ⁦Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes Yes
Drive Password Support Yes Yes
Secure Boot Yes
Enterprise Manageability
Smart Card Support No No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing Yes
Sensors
Accelerometer Yes
Hall Sensor Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ⁦ENERGY STAR 9.0⁩ ⁦ENERGY STAR 6.1⁩
EPEAT Silver
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦5°C to 35°C operating; 5°C to 43°C storage °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦8% to 95% operating; 5% to 95% storage % RH⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Yoga 7i if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Core Ultra 5⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦8 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose IdeaPad 520S-14IKB if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 5⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦8 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Yoga 7i and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩) and Brand (Lenovo). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Yoga 7i and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB?

Yoga 7i and IdeaPad 520S-14IKB share specifications such as Display Size (⁦14 inch⁩), Brand (Lenovo), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Yoga 7i: ⁦Core Ultra 5⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦Intel Core i3 7130U 2.7GHz⁩); Installed Memory (Yoga 7i: ⁦16 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦8 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (Yoga 7i: ⁦512 GB⁩, IdeaPad 520S-14IKB: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Yoga 7i may suit users who need its differing values, while IdeaPad 520S-14IKB benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.