Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

robust processing power

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage capacity

full hd display

average battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black | Copper Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel H370
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 14IKB 81EU 15ICH 81FK
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