Lenovo Chromebook S330 Review for Basic Business Use
Worth it, with a narrow brief
Worth it or skip it?
Worth it if
- Your work is mainly browser-based and you want a 14-inch matte display with HDMI support for one external monitor.
Skip it if
- You require touchscreen operation, resolution above 1366×768, or more than one supported external monitor.
Key facts
Display size and resolutionThis is a basic-resolution screen, so confirm it meets your detail needs before buying.
Supported external monitorsHDMI is listed, with support for one external monitor maximum.
A focused Chromebook choice
The Lenovo Chromebook S330 is worth considering when your applications suit Chrome OS and your work stays browser-based. Choose elsewhere if touch, higher-than-1366×768 resolution, or more than one external monitor is essential.
Buy on AmazonA simple desk setup
A browser, a spreadsheet, and one extra monitor: the Lenovo Chromebook S330 keeps this desk setup pleasantly uncomplicated.
The configuration is the point
Chrome OS and the listed business-use positioning suit browser-based work, while the 14-inch LCD pairs a matte anti-glare finish with 1366×768 resolution. HDMI supports one external monitor, and there is no touchscreen—an intentionally basic configuration.
Choose the S330 for a matte screen and straightforward one-monitor setup, not touch input or extra display detail.
Before you choose
Does it have a touchscreen?
No. The listed touchscreen type is no touchscreen.
Can it connect to an external monitor?
Yes. HDMI video output is listed, with support for one external monitor maximum.
Is the display matte?
Yes. The screen is listed as matte with an anti-glare finish.
Full spec sheet
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Hard-Drive Size | 32 GB |
| Operating System | Chrome OS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Anti Glare Coating |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | MediaTek Integrated Graphics |
| Hard Disk Description | Emmc |
| Item Weight | 3.2 pounds |
| Video Processor | MediaTek |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Chrome OS and access to the Google Play Store |
| Form Factor | Chromebook |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Camera Description | 720p HD webcam |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Compatible Devices | External displays, USB devices, Wi-Fi devices |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 12.8"L x 9.1"W x 0.8"Th |
| Chipset Type | MediaTek MT8173C |
| Power Device | AC adapter |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Operating System Family | ChromeOS, Windows |
| Screen Size | 14 inches |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Native Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1366x768 pixels |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Refresh Rate in Hertz | 60 |
| Maximum Display Brightness | 220 nit |
| Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | No Touchscreen |
| Screen Finish | matte with anti-glare finish |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1366x768 pixels |
| Number Of Cells | 3 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, USB |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Total Thunderbolt Ports | 2 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Audio Output Type | Headphones |
| Speaker Description | Built-in speakers for audio output |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld or Built-in |
| Audio features | [Minimal features, mentions headphone/microphone combo port] |
| Processor Series | MediaTek MT8183 |
| Processor Speed | 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Brand | MediaTek |
| CPU Model Number | MediaTek MT8173C |
| CPU Model Generation | 7th Gen |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 1.3 GHz |
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Model Name | Lenovo Chromebook |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Model Number | Lenovo Chromebook |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter, Docking Station, Laptop |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | Lenovo Chromebook |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR3 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1866 MHz |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 4 GB |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| RAM Size | 4 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |
| Human-Interface Input | Microphone |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Notebook Pointing Device Description | Standard touchpad |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Touchpad Feature | Basic |
| Hard Disk Size | 32 GB |
| CPU Model | MediaTek MT8183 |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
| Special Feature | Anti Glare Coating |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
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