Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Charcoal black Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 54 17AST 81D7
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