•  Date Published: 12 Mar 2019
    • Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
    • 512GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4, 2133MHz (2x 4096MB)
    • 2.05 kg (4.5 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD NVMe
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4, 2133MHz (2x 4096MB)
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 375 x 253 x 22.3 mm (14.76" x 9.96" x 0.88")
    • Weight
    • 2.05 kg (4.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.1
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio / microphone jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Physical camera shutter

    Portability

    Lenovo V330 (15″)
    14.76" x 9.96" x 0.88" Dimensions
    2.05 kg (4.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -1% Weight

    Review

    Lenovo V330 (15) in-depth review

    Since Lenovo acquired IBM they have really stepped up their game in the business device segment. The V330 (15") is marketed as a reasonably priced product which doesn't set you back on performance and has the flexibility, reliability, and security to you focus on running your businesses. At first sight, all of this makes sense, given the fast low voltage CPU - Core i7-8550U, fast storage device, and the 8 GB of DDR4 memory. All of this comes in a plastic but a rather sleek form factor, and includes a fingerprint reader.Despite the Full HD resolution of its screen, the TN panel behind it may very well prove to be a major drawback (read the Display quality part of our review for more information). Nonetheless, there are a lot of "business devices" with similar specifications, and we are[...]

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    Pros

    • A cool device in terms of thermal management, suitable for extended work periods
    • Blazingly fast SSD support
    • Fingerprint reader
    • PWM-adjustment is not aggressive

    Cons

    • Budget quality Full HD display
    • Mediocre battery life for a low-voltage device
    • Lack of a keyboard backlight