Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE). 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 IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue IMR -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KR022T
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