Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2). 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 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 Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

robust processing power

vivid display quality

competitive price point

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.51 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Platinum grey Slate grey | Orchid
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - WoV (Wake-on-Voice)
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 60.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 17.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
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, RapidCharge Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value - 0.54 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 15IKB 81F5 -
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