Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). 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 Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

efficient thermal management

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) 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 S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.23 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Onyx grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 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 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6800S / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate 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 ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.99 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.6 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 10.6 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
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)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) 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 S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, 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, TCG Certified, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) 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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