ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). 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 ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15AST 81F9
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