Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

easy to upgrade

decent keyboard

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

sluggish performance

limited graphics power

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

color-accurate display

sleek, minimalist design

quiet cooling technology

good connectivity options

heavy for portability

average battery life

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum grey The white
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer Smart Amplifier
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81D6 73G
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