Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent keyboard

variety of ports

average battery life

dim display

mediocre sound quality

heavy design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum Platinum grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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