Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ). 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 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

robust processing power

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage capacity

full hd display

average battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black Mineral grey | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel H370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 1666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec - DA7219
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 15ICH 81FK -
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