Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8)
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

heavy chassis

modest display quality

limited graphics power

higher price point

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU No CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.78 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U8) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
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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