Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

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

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480 and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
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 Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 24 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, ISO 90001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 81F5
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