Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

decent keyboard comfort

suitable for basic tasks

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

limited performance capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T490 and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight - 2.1 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Onyx black | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Interfaces Dock USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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