ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Deep dive blue Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) 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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) 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
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR/RGB camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (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 Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15AST 81D6
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