Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. 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

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.09 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Onyx grey Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
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, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 16-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 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 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
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 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Slots 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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
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 - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - u0004na
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