Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 330-17AST (81D7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

large display size

robust build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

limited port selection

heavier design

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
65 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (81D7) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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