Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17AST 81D7
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