Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY). 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 ThinkPad T490s (20NY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight design

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 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 ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15ICH 81FK -
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