Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)

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Acer Nitro 5 (AN515)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

vibrant display quality

heavier build

average battery life

plastic chassis feel

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.315 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Obsidian black Glacier White | Onyx grey
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
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) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Acer NitroSense Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit 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 Acer CoolBoost technology 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 - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 55 -
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