Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, portable design

excellent thermal management

robust connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue IMR -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter 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, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - K8001W
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