Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE). 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 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Arctic grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 5-core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 50 Watt
Battery Life Up to 7.1 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 -
Model Number - HN054W
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