Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3). 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

detachable keyboard

decent battery life

includes stylus pen

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with keyboard dock
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 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 / 610 g - tablet
24.9 cm x 18.6 cm x 0.85 cm / 535 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.133 kg 610 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre
Colour Black paint Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 10.1" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1280 x 800 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus, RGB camera
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 2.0 (on keyboard dock)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, hall sensor
Security 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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS -
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 -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.266 W/kg (body)
1.266 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 80%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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