Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum grey Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - IPS
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 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
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 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
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 200
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81D6 -
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