Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU). 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.

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

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

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

easy to upgrade

decent keyboard

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

sluggish performance

limited graphics power

Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - 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 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUL
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 10.76 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (20MU)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81D6 -
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