Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS). 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 17ITL6 (82H9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display size

decent processor speed

solid build quality

ample storage capacity

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

heavier design

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 2560x1600 display

solid state drive storage

good battery life

competitive price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

8GB RAM may limit

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 29.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Arctic grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, 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, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 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 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 19.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 19.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ITL6 (82H9) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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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