Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient thermal design

comprehensive connectivity options

fast SSD storage

backlit keyboard feature

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 32.34 cm x 21.56 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Platinum grey | Onyx black Black (bottom), star black (LCD cover), star black (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEAE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17AST 81D7 EB1035R
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