Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

ample connectivity options

relatively heavy

average display brightness

costly base model

noisy under load

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Thunder black Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) 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 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, 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, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x 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 T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) 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 nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication 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 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 - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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