Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM). 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 Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

good thermal management

full hd display

upgradable memory and storage

average battery life

plastic build quality

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited color accuracy

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) and Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm 39.86 cm x 29 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.98 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Shadow black Phantom blue (top), shadow black (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic audio Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 (82K1) Lenovo Legion 5 17ITH6H (82JM)
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, Rapid Charge Pro Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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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