Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD). 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 IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

detachable design

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes stylus pen

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

subpar speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with keyboard dock
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 24.9 cm x 17.8 cm x 0.95 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 24.9 cm x 17.8 cm x 0.95 cm / 600 g - tablet
24.9 cm x 18.6 cm x 0.85 cm / 535 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.36 kg 600 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 10.1" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Premium Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Face tracking Rear camera with auto focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 2.0 (on keyboard dock)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81MD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.266 W/kg (body), 1.266 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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