Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8). 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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good security features

adequate performance

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

solid keyboard feel

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R4
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
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
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.16 W/kg (body), 0.16 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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