Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Our Rating: 78 %

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 16IAH7 (82SA) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC). 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 16IAH7 (82SA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

affordable price point

ample port selection

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest build quality

heavyweight design

dim screen brightness

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Onyx grey Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
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 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
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 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
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 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 17.7 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16ARH7 (82SC)
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 Boost, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% 0 - 90%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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