Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16). 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 Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

affordable gaming option

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradeability

Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

adequate cooling system

expandable storage options

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Onyx grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 84% screen-to-body ratio, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 41
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