Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4K display

robust aluminum chassis

ample connectivity options

decent thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited upgradeability

premium price point

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

decent battery life

ample storage options

lightweight design

average build quality

mediocre performance

limited color accuracy

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 40.2 cm x 28.125 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Mineral grey Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.9 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15p IMH (20V3) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
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 Hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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