Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL). 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 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Storm grey Arctic grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CE / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 5-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M Intel UHD Graphics
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 - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.6 hours Up to 7.1 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.6 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Interfaces 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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
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, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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