Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.92 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Storm grey Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor 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 Premium
Audio Features - Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
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 Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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