Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 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 VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Abyss blue IMR Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MB156W
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