Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5). 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.

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Platinum Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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