Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). 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 17ABA7 (82RQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

ample storage options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

mediocre battery life

no backlit keyboard

heavy design

limited graphics capability

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Arctic grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 5425U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 (82RQ) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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