ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (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 VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

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Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 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 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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 mini 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
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number BN1021T 14IKB 81F4
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