Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

mediocre CPU performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Platinum grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
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 - 250 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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 - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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