Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

moderate battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

high-quality audio system

good thermal management

limited port variety

average battery life

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CE / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman-branded Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours Up to 12.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21E6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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