Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate processor performance

decent keyboard comfort

sufficient connectivity options

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited graphics capability

no SSD in base model

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling, near-field, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DC) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HF)
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 nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, honeycomb design, Self-Cleaning Cooling 2.0
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - HN001W
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