The Lenovo S145-14API is best understood as a broad 14-inch laptop platform rather than one narrowly defined configuration. Its specification range covers AMD 3020e and Athlon 300U processors, alongside Ryzen 3 3200U, Ryzen 5 3500U and Ryzen 7 3700U options. That spread gives the model a wide technical identity, although the exact processor matters considerably when assessing any individual machine.
A practical core
Across the supplied configurations, 12GB of RAM is a useful fixed point. Combined with storage options reaching 2000GB, the S145-14API is designed to accommodate a substantial local file library. Storage is available through either a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD formats, so the machine’s storage character depends heavily on the selected version. A 2TB HDD configuration prioritises capacity in a conventional 2.5-inch format, while an M.2 version uses a different physical storage arrangement.
The graphics solution is integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, with listed variants including Vega 3, Vega 8 and RX Vega 10. That places the laptop’s visual hardware within the processor-led integrated graphics category, rather than specifying a separate graphics component. The precise Radeon variant again follows the chosen processor configuration, making the model name alone insufficient to describe one uniform graphics setup.
Screen and connections
The 14-inch display uses anti-glare LED-backlight technology, with either 1366x768 or 1920x1080 resolution listed. Those are materially different pixel configurations: the higher-resolution version provides more pixels within the same 14-inch diagonal, while the lower-resolution version represents a simpler display arrangement. Buyers therefore need to treat the panel resolution as a key configuration detail rather than assuming every S145-14API has the same screen.
Connectivity is sensibly practical. The port selection includes USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, a headphone/microphone combo jack, a 4-in-1 card reader and a dedicated power connector. Wireless specifications list 11ac, 1x1 alongside Bluetooth 4.2. Taken together, the confirmed connections cover display output, USB accessories, removable cards and combined audio input/output without relying solely on wireless links.
The buying decision
Battery specifications list either 30Wh or 35Wh capacity, with figures of 5.5 or 6 hours also supplied. These numbers identify the model’s stated battery range, but the precise result belongs to the particular configuration. Operating-system choices are similarly broad: Windows 10 Pro 64, several Windows 10 Home variants, Windows 10 Home in S mode, or FreeDOS are listed.