Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

decent keyboard comfort

easy to upgrade

mediocre battery life

slow HDD storage

basic display quality

limited performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
65 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black Onyx black | Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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