Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2. 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete 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, hard drive password, power-on password Hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, TCG Certified, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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