Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
55 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm 32.53 cm x 21.65 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Storm grey Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 2 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5500 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5500 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
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 Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 17.35 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.35 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Carbon Footprint - 305 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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