Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

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

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-refresh-rate display

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81F9 HC061R
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