Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3). 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 IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
RAM - 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
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 ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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