Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6). 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 Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

solid build quality

decent keyboard feedback

adequate cooling system

sufficient port selection

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

reasonable price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) and Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.46 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Onyx black Phantom black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 120 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 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.7 hours Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, blue LED backlighting Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IMH05 (81Y4) Lenovo Legion 5 15IMH05H (81Y6)
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
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, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.219 W/kg (body), 0.219 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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