Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517). 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 IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

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

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

full hd display

ample connectivity options

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average build quality

mediocre graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 40.35 cm x 26.37 cm x 2.085 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum grey Pure silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Acer Aspire 5 Pro Series (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15IKB 81F5 52
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