Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 81F5018EUS
- SKU:
- 6323662
Rating by feature
- Battery Life
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Speed
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Display
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the IdeaPad 330S laptop for its budget-friendly price, user-friendly interface, and lightweight design. Many reviewers also praised its performance and overall design. However, some users expressed concerns about its battery life, limited storage capacity, and the number of USB ports.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price
great laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this laptop is so fast and very smooth keyboard. it is lightweight and very user friendly. set up was very easy and the price was great... much less expensive than similar models. very quick shutdown and size is perfect. would recommend this to anyone and am even thinking about buying another one to replace my other laptop. the screen brightness is fine and it quickly moves from one website to the next. the setup was a breeze and we had it up and running in only about 10 minutes. lenovo has produced an excellent product in this laptop and i would recommend it to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad 330s-15 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its Intel Core i3-8130U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.2GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Pros mentioned:Light weight, Price, Speed
Light and stylish
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not bad for $600, not the best I had but its very fast, battery last a long time and its very light
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Light weight, Price, Speed
Excellent Laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommend this laptop. Affordable, light weight, great HD screen, and fast! What's not to love?!
I would recommend this to a friend Great little laptop, but....
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This laptop is peppy, starts up quickly, web pages load fast. 5 stars where that is concerned. I have to take some responsibility for my disappointment that makes my rating a 4 star instead of 5 stars. I didn't do my research. Much to my surprise this laptop runs with Windows 10 S, not a traditional Windows 10 platform. Windows 10 S only allows the user to download apps available from the Windows Store. I previously used the Firefox browser, but now am forced to use Microsoft Edge. I previously used Open Office for my word processing and spreadsheet needs, now I am forced to a yearly subscription version of Microsoft Office. My inexpensive laptop just cost me an additional $100 a year. I was told at a private computer shop that I could "probably" upgrade to a full version of Windows 10 so that I could use Firefox and Open Office, but the computer would "probably" experience some slow downs. Microsoft did include a little flyer in the laptop box that warned me that if I abandoned Windows 10 S that I could never switch back to it. So did I want to risk messing up my brand new laptop? Nope. So for awhile anyways, I will enjoy my peppy new laptop with the limitations that it came with. Again, I should have done my research more carefully. If I would have realized I was getting these limitations, I may have picked a different model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop ships with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. There is no slowdown in your system if you switch to Windows 10 Home. Here is a link to instructions for switching: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Pros mentioned:Light weight, Speed
This model of computer is great; meets requirement
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a new computer. This model turned out to be excellent. It met all my needs perfectly. It has a sufficient amount of memory. The speed is fine, too. It is lighter in weight than my former model, which is an advantage when moving it or transporting it in a laptop case. The screen has nice resolution which is a positive feature. This computer was a great choice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its Intel Core i3-8130U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.2GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Decent laptop but poor battery
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to replace a Chromebook that I had for a couple of years. My review will be mostly complaints, but overall I think this is a decent laptop although I'm sure there are better ones at this price I regret not shopping around more. My biggest complaint is the battery life. I've tweaked the wireless setting (turned of Bluetooth, turn down monitor brightness, killed and uninstalled bloatware sucking up power, etc.) but this thing still runs out of power very quickly. Which is sad considering that this has an SDD. I am currently typing this from the laptop right now. I've been using it for less than two hours and I'm already on Battery Saver mode. The other night I was down to less than 30 estimate minutes of usage and less than 5 minutes later it autoshut down on me without even giving me a warning. Also the display isn't that great. The resolution tops out a 1366 x 768. Yeah I know, I should have researched this better and I would have noticed that. Like I wrote before, if you have to buy this then you could do worse. But you could probably do a lot better for the price. And don't forget to bring your charging cord if you take this anywhere because it will burn through its battery fast.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop ships with a 2CELL 30WH, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 7 hours, depending on the work that the device is performing. To maximize battery life, first adjust your battery saver settings. Here is a link to instruction for doing this in Windows 10: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-use-configure-battery-saver-windows-10. Next, to maximize battery life, be sure there are no unwanted programs running in the background, draining the battery. Here is a link to some tips for finding out what is draining your battery:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/battery-saver-windows-10. Also, to maximize battery life, try changing your power management setting to a more conservative one. You can do this in the control panel, in the power management category on your system. Select a more conservative power management setting to extend battery life. Finally, if the battery life does not improve, a battery reset may help. Here is a link to instructions for reconditioning a non-removable battery, using the Battery Management Software installed on the computer. If you need further assistance, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686. Here is the link: https://windowsreport.com/laptop-battery-not-charging-windows-10/
- Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Great laptop for this price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good price, excellent performance, smooth keyboard, high quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:SpeedCons mentioned:Storage
Super fast
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A definite upgrade to my old Toshiba satellite that has outlived it's usefulness. My first SSD hard drive laptop and all I can say is WOW! Wished it had more storage, but it should be fine as a dedicated laptop for school work. I'll probably upgrade to a 500gb SSD eventually. Purchased two of these, one for me and one for my wife. Caught it on a "deal of the day".
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Light weightCons mentioned:Battery life
Perfect computer for students
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this computer because my old Dell was sooo slow. This Lenovo is excellent, it’s fast and light weight. The set up is super simple and the navigation on the computer is as well. The only complaint I have is the battery life isn’t great but it’s good enough especially for the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop ships with a 2CELL 30WH, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 7 hours, depending on the work the device is performing. The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop, Model number 81F5018TUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i5-8250U processor, supported by 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. This Processor has a base speed of 1.6GHz and a Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. The laptop has a IPS LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 250 nits. This configuration is good for many of today's most demanding programs, browsing the internet with multiple tabs open. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Pros mentioned:Price
Great laptop for all ages.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you don't need as much power, the 14-inch IdeaPad 330s gets you a premium design and solid performance for under $500. With an impressive price-to-spec ratio, the IdeaPad 330s is a good option if you're looking for a sleek midrange gaming machine or a low-cost budget laptop.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop, Model number 81F5018TUS ships with the powerful Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i5-8250U processor, supported by 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. This Processor has a base speed of 1.6GHz and a Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. The laptop has a IPS LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness level 250 nits. This configuration is good for many of today's most demanding programs, browsing the internet with multiple tabs open. If this describes your computing needs, the IdeaPad 330s-15 is a great choice.
- Pros mentioned:Light weight, Price, Speed
Great light weight, speedy laptop
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The speed, weight and price, exactly what I was looking for!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Speed
Perfectly economical
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Since my desktop was aging and slower than molasses in Alaska, I was I. The market for something new. All I needed was something to store pictures and surf the interwebs with. I needed to be quick and load even faster. This one was in my price point and I was stunned at how fast it was. I’ve named it Flash. Fantastic product by Lenovo!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad 330s-15 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its Intel Core i3-8130U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.2GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Pros mentioned:Price
Great value, good performance!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a low cost laptop with decent performance and this Lenovo 330s has exceeded those expectations! The store salesman said Lenovo was crap and I should look at HP. I've been in IT for 30+ years and HP computers & laptops have always been junk, so I went with Lenovo and it seems to have been a good decision. Although the system is quick with the SSD you'll want to up the RAM by 8Gb (there's a single DDR4 SODIMM slot) from 4Gb to 12Gb asap. Long term reliability is up in the air but initial impression and Lenovo's long history in the pc industry is on their side.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Please keep in mind, This model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its Intel Core i3-8130U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.2GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
- Pros mentioned:PriceCons mentioned:Battery life
Great performance for the price point
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent computer for the price point. Handles all tasks well. Crisp, clean graphics. Only slight con is battery life, not bad (3-4 hrs per charge), but a bit less than I have come to expect. If you don't need a touchscreen, this is a good option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop ships with a 2CELL 30WH, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 7 hours, depending on the work that the device is performing. To maximize battery life, first adjust your battery saver settings. Here is a link to instruction for doing this in Windows 10: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-use-configure-battery-saver-windows-10. Next, to maximize battery life, be sure there are no unwanted programs running in the background, draining the battery. Here is a link to some tips for finding out what is draining your battery:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/battery-saver-windows-10. Also, to maximize battery life, try changing your power management setting to a more conservative one. You can do this in the control panel, in the power management category on your system. Select a more conservative power management setting to extend battery life. Finally, if the battery life does not improve, a battery reset may help. Here is a link to instructions for reconditioning a non-removable battery, using the Battery Management Software installed on the computer. If you need further assistance, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686. Here is the link: https://windowsreport.com/laptop-battery-not-charging-windows-10/. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Pros mentioned:Price
Terrific budget friendly laptop!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First, this is a VERY affordable laptop. Depending on the current deals, new vs. used, whatever the case may be. I got mine for under $300. Second, it does everything I need it to do! I work from home and I can run untold numbers of browser windows and tabs at any given time, as well as Office programs, Skype for Business, personal Outlook email, with no snags or hiccups provided the internet is being cooprative that day. I have not tried it for gaming or anything art related because I bought it strictly for work and in a pinch and I have been pleasantly surprised by how useful and strong a laptop it's turned out to be. I do not like the size, but I am spoiled with large monitors, I do however like how easily i can pick up and go and work from the road when needed. I have even dropped it once already from my lap to the concrete driveway and other than a little scratch everything works perfect! I did discover you do not want to leave it in direct sunlight for any length of time. And it can be a little difficult to hook up to your mobile hotspot, but then again that could just be me!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop ships with an HDMI-Out port that can be used to connect an external monitor. Regarding using a broadband Hotspot with Windows 10, here is a link to instructions: https://www.connectify.me/blog/how-to/create-laptop-hotspot-windows-10/
- Pros mentioned:Speed
Great computer!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this laptop when my current laptop began to age and slow down. I am very pleased with it. The speed is great and I am able to use it to do all the tasks I need for business and personal use. Very good computer for the price. The design is sleek and lightweight.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Speed
Very nice laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We got this for our mom because she was having an extended stay in the hospital then rehab. Eventually she did get the hang of using it (after getting her a wireless mouse) so it helped her get through some long days. It was easy to set-up and surprisingly fast and works great for what we needed it to do, get online and navigate the Internet. Other than the bluish tint to the display, I haven't had much time to figure out how or if I can correct that, I'm pretty impressed with this computer. Not having used it much myself I'm reluctant to give it a higher rating but what I have seen has impressed me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop for your mother. Regarding the blue tint you mention on the laptop screen, here is a link to some troubleshooting tips for fixing this within Windows 10: https://windowsreport.com/windows-10-blue-tint-screen/. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Good, Low Cost, Laptop
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this low-end laptop to use when the other PC's in the home were otherwise occupied. I wasn't looking to get a high-powered unit and have been pleased with the performance and features for the price. I would recommend this and similar low-end models from Lenovo.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Speed
Great computer at a nice price point.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had my last Lenovo for close to 8 years before the screws came out and opening it was an issue. New 330S is great. Runs fast and easy to use. Not a fan of Microsoft trying to force you into their products but Geek Squad helped me around that. Overall great laptop for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Fast Laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this laptop for my wife and she mostly does the web browsing and documentation. This laptop boots really fast and doesn’t give any lag. Overall good budget Laptop for basic users.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15 laptop for your wife. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaPad 330s-15 meets your wife's computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its Intel Core i3-8130U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.2GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.4GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. If this describes your computing needs, the IdeaPad 330s-15 would be a good choice for you.