HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5). 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 Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-quality display

excellent connectivity options

fast processor

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage options

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 990 g 1.87 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Slate blue Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" - IPS 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Privacy Technology HP SureView Reflect -
Features Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame Fixed focus
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3315 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) M.2 Card
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Input AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A 45 Watt
INPUT HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name HP Premium -
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Included Accessories HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI 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 - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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