Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
12-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
71 Wh

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA) Review

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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

Total Rating

85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.96 cm x 27.78 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Onyx grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core
Cache 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
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)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 16IAH7 (82SA)
Included Accessories Power adapter
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
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

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