Alienware M15 R5 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M15 R5
Alienware M15 R5

Our Rating: 85 %

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 R5 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.

Alienware M15 R5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R5 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling technology

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

loud fan noise

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 Alienware M15 R5 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
87 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R5 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Onyx grey
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 99% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 240 Hz refresh rate Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 0 1
STORAGE Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 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 - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.17 hours Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
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 Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 50 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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