Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - 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
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS 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
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