Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

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

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15AST 81F9
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