Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5). 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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