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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 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.

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 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.25 cm x 27.5 cm x 1.999 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Epic silver Onyx grey
DISPLAY Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Alienware M15 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 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 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, 4-zone illumination Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 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 Alienware M15 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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