Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm 37.5 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.05 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Lenovo V330-15IKB (Lenovo V330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKB 80X2 15IKB 81AX
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