Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500). 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 330-17AST (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

Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

adequate thermal management

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

modest speaker quality

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey | Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2933 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) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (PowerShare)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
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) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Dell Inspiron G5 (15 5500)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge 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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 17AST 81D7 -
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