Lenovo IdeaPad 330 81DE00W4MX Overview
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 81DE00W4MX is a budget-friendly laptop that offers decent performance for everyday tasks. Powered by a 7th gen Intel Core i3 processor with two cores and a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, this laptop is suitable for light multitasking, web browsing, and productivity applications. The Intel HD Graphics 620 onboard graphics adapter provides basic graphics performance for casual gaming and multimedia tasks.
The 15.6-inch Full HD TN display delivers crisp visuals with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The LED backlight ensures bright and vibrant colors, although the display brightness of 200 cd/m² may be on the lower side compared to other laptops in this price range. The laptop comes with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, which can be expanded up to 16 GB for improved multitasking capabilities.
With a spacious 1000 GB HDD storage capacity, you have plenty of room to store your files, documents, and media content. Additionally, the inclusion of a 16 GB Intel Optane Memory module helps enhance system responsiveness and speed up data access.
In terms of connectivity, the laptop features Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Ethernet LAN, and a variety of ports including HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C, as well as a combo headphone/mic port. The addition of a card reader that supports MMC, SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards adds convenience for transferring files from external devices.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 81DE00W4MX comes in a black clamshell design made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate materials. It has a standard keyboard with a numeric keypad and a touchpad for easy navigation. The Dolby Audio system with two built-in speakers provides decent sound quality for multimedia content.
Pros:
- Affordable price point
- Full HD display for clear visuals
- Spacious HDD storage capacity
- Intel Optane Memory module for improved system performance
- Variety of connectivity options including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Decent battery life of up to 6 hours
Cons:
- Limited display brightness
- Basic onboard graphics for gaming
- Limited RAM capacity for heavy multitasking applications
- No backlit keyboard
- Average build quality
