Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

solid keyboard feel

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display quality

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) and Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
53 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm 28.8 cm x 20 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum grey Midnight blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 1 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14AST (81F8) Lenovo IdeaPad S130-11IGM (81J1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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