Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

decent keyboard comfort

easy to upgrade

mediocre battery life

slow HDD storage

basic display quality

limited performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
65 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Onyx black | Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" - TN
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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 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 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (81D6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington 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
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified RoHS
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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