Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

ample storage options

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

no optical drive

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Platinum grey Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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