Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ088) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

solid state drive included

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ088) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Platinum grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS A509JA (BQ088)
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 System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81D6 -
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