HP 240 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 240 G8 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2). 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.

HP 240 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 240 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent battery life

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

no USB-C port

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP 240 G8 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 240 G8 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.59 cm x 1.99 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Dark ash silver Onyx black
DISPLAY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED 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 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Slim Design, Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, Micro Edge, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz / PC4-21333 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe), HP Value 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 4.5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 45 Watt
INPUT HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support, PTP certified touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, Native Miracast, HP SSRM, HP QuickDrop, Xerox DocuShare (90 days trial), HP Smart Support (free download) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS HP 240 G8 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (81D2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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