Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

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

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

solid processor performance

good battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (keyboard cover), magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), Talc15 (keyboard cover)
Colour Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 16.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 15IKB 81F5 -
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