Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). 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 C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

crisp 1080p display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust aluminum chassis

adequate cooling system

heavy build

average battery life

no SD card slot

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.934 cm x 25.904 cm x 1.99 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Dark moss Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, DisplayHDR 400, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Anti-ghosting, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 (82EH) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro 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
SAR Value 0.03 W/kg (body), 0.03 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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