Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2). 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 Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim and lightweight design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

higher price point

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

robust build quality

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.79 cm 35.96 cm x 25.19 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Slate grey Shadow black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - 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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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 GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.8 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
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 Legion S7 15IMH5 (82BC) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 (82K2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, 100W power delivery, Rapid Charge Boost 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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