Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4). 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 IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display brightness

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.66 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Light teal | Graphite grey Dark moss
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 9.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.402 W/kg (body), 0.402 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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