Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5). 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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

solid build quality

spacious 16-inch screen

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

no HDMI port

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (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) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH6 (82L5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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