Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)
Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavier design

loud under load

modest color accuracy

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

affordable price point

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest build quality

heavyweight design

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.88 cm x 26.235 cm x 1.999 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Cloud grey (top), storm grey (bottom) Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 12-core
Cache 18 MB 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Fixed focus, e-camera shutter 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 High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.68 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 300 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H (82RB) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
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, Super Rapid Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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