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

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

robust processing power

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage capacity

full hd display

average battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 200 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel H370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD 2.5" (5 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - SK Hynix
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Lenovo IdeaPad 320-15IKB (80XL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15ICH 81FK -
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