Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940). 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

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

strong build quality

fast performance

innovative ai features

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Platinum grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15AST 81D6 14IWL 81Q7
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