Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 24.7 cm x 2.03 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Iron grey Thunder black
DISPLAY Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
VGA
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V330-14IKB (81B0) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington nano 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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 -
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