Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW). 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 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

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

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm -
Weight 1.87 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81F9 HN037T
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