Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB). 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 330-17AST (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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

large 17-inch display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey | Onyx black Bonfire black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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 - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 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 L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / 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 -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, TUF sticker
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17AST 81D7 HX147W
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