Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
65 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black | Platinum grey | Midnight blue Mecha grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4/DisplayPort
HDMI 2.1
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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