Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). 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.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate screen

reasonable price point

ample connectivity options

robust gaming performance

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Shale black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA G-SYNC, GeForce Experience, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.5 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit, 4-cell Li-Ion 57.5Wh battery Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, HDCP Compliant Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number R32A -
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