Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum grey | Midnight blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IKB 81F4 EK019T
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