Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). 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 (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

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum grey | Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17AST 81D7 -
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