Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T). 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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate processor performance

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no usb-c port

heavier design

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

high refresh rate display

backlit keyboard included

competitive price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Midnight blue | Chocolate brown | Blizzard white Black IMR
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
CPU Intel Celeron 3867U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (AL301T)
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 81DE -
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