Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6). 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 17ALC6 (82KV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display screen

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

lightweight design

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

fewer USB ports

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

moderate battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Arctic grey | Abyss blue Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.5 hours Up to 15.6 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ALC6 (82KV) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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