ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) 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.

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

solid state drive included

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

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 ASUS A509JA (BQ088) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) 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
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17AST 81D7
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