Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent keyboard feel

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

limited performance

slow HDD storage

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black | Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IGM 81D0 HG125T
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