ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (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 VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid color display

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient multitasking performance

good value for money

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

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

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

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

easy to upgrade

decent keyboard

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

sluggish performance

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover) Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EB052T 15AST 81D6
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