Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY). 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 Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish minimalist design

strong gaming performance

comfortable keyboard layout

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

moderate battery life

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

decent thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

ample port selection

fast SSD storage

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Chameleon blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 6.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (blue)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English FreeDOS
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81FV) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo Gaming M100 RGB mouse
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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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