ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

spacious hybrid storage

immersive audio quality

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR, red matter Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (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 -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15ARR 81FB
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