ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (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 ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

robust processing power

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage capacity

full hd display

average battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Onyx black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel H370
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
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
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AZ044T 15ICH 81FK
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