Review of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7: Stunning Design, Exceptional Performance

Lenovo's IdeaPad Gaming lineup is increasingly asserting its position in the gaming laptop segment with good configurations, beautiful designs, and many other impressive features. Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, one of the new mid-range gaming laptops introduced by Lenovo, is expected to continue the success of its predecessors. Let's review Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 to learn more about this product!

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Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 features a masculine, sleek design

Let's first take a look at the overall appearance of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7! The laptop's exterior is quite masculine and exudes a strong gaming vibe compared to its predecessor. Although Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 has a relatively flat overall profile with fewer sharp cuts characteristic of gaming laptops, it still retains its gaming essence thanks to the redesigned cooling system, which looks quite eye-catching and prominent.

With a thickness of 21.8 mm and a weight of 2.315 kg, Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 may be slightly bulky and heavy for female users, making it a bit challenging to carry in a bag or backpack. However, for male users like me, these are still fairly acceptable specifications for a 15.6-inch laptop. I can still easily take the laptop with me to game with friends.

The design of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 takes cues from the Legion 5 series, with the hinge and screen pushed deeper into the body, allowing ample space for the large cooling system. I really appreciate the design approach of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 because it still maintains its gaming essence, avoiding the dull look of its predecessor.

Constructed from plastic, Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 boasts excellent durability without feeling cheap or flimsy. On the contrary, this device exhibits a high level of craftsmanship, with sharp and neat details. Moreover, Lenovo's matte finish adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, giving it a premium appearance that might even fool you into thinking it's made of metal!

The front of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 features a simple design with the Lenovo logo engraved on a small metal plate on the left side, while the rest is covered in a matte finish. The A surface is also curved on both edges with smooth transitions, giving the impression of a slimmer device and enhancing overall harmony.

When folding Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, you'll notice more details on the cooling vent and the rear edge of the device. This area is designed slightly lower than the back surface so that when you open the laptop, the keyboard and the vent align perfectly, creating a cohesive design. The vent and rear edge are cleverly concealed within a framed border with embossed patterns, and there's a strip of vibrant blue plastic on both vents, creating an eye-catching highlight.

Despite its small size, the hinge of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is quite sturdy, allowing you to open the laptop with just one hand. Based on user experiences, I highly appreciate the quality of finishing and the precision that Lenovo has put into Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7. Thanks to the robust hinge, the screen vibrates very little when typing, even with strong keystrokes. However, due to the large screen, there may still be slight wobbling if strong wind blows or excessive force is applied, but in my opinion, this is totally acceptable.

The bottom surface of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is also neatly designed and equipped with 4 rubber feet to better grip on surfaces, reducing shifting during use.

Overall, in terms of design, I appreciate the attention to detail, optimization, and quality of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 rather than uniqueness or innovation in design. In my opinion, the manufacturer has chosen a relatively safe direction for the appearance of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 by focusing more on user experience rather than making a huge impression or innovation.

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 has sufficient connectivity ports

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is equipped with the following connectivity ports:

• 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port (supporting data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and Always On).
• 3.5mm headphone jack.
• 2 USB 3.2 ports.
• HDMI port.
• LAN port (RJ45).

Overall, the connectivity ports of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 are just sufficient, meeting the basic needs of users. I can connect common peripherals such as a mouse, external keyboard, or plug in an additional Ethernet cable to ensure a more stable internet connection.

Sharp Display and Smooth 120 Hz Refresh Rate of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display. I've experienced this screen for about a week and evaluated the display quality of the device as good. This resolution is quite reasonable for the screen size because the distance between the eyes and the computer screen when in use is much farther than that of a phone.

The screen of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 also has a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, making content display smoothly, with highly accurate and seamless operations. A high refresh rate screen has very practical applications when gaming, making motion transitions smoother and gaming actions more responsive and faster.

Additionally, the screen is supported by Anti-Glare technology and has a decent brightness level. Overall, after spending time with it, I rate the display capability of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 as good, with detailed content and realistic colors. The brightness is just right for indoor or café use, making it comfortable.

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7: Smooth Keyboard, Great Typing Experience

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 features a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad. The keys are large with a comfortable spacing. The design and key layout are quite familiar to those who have used Lenovo products before.

For me personally, it takes a bit of time to get used to the keyboard layout. Especially since the keyboard is positioned quite high, it may feel a bit awkward to operate, as I'm accustomed to more compact laptops.

Typing on the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 keyboard is very smooth, with minimal noise. I highly appreciate the typing experience on this keyboard. The sensitivity and responsiveness of the keys are also high, although the keys in the central area may feel slightly recessed when pressed.

The palm rest of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is large, which is also why the keyboard is raised high. In addition to its large size, the laptop's touchpad is smooth and responsive, making swiping and tapping very comfortable.

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 delivers excellent performance with 16 GB DDR5 RAM

First, let's take a look at the specifications of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7.

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 - 6600H.
• RAM: 16 GB, DDR5 2 slots (1 slot 8 GB + 1 slot 8 GB), 4,800 MHz.
• Storage: 512 GB SSD NVMe PCIe (Upgradeable, supports up to 1 TB).
• Display: 15.6-inch IPS, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz.
• Graphics Card: Dedicated - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti, 4 GB.
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home SL.
• Battery: 60 Wh.

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 - 6600H processor, which is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU based on the Zen 3+ architecture. The chip operates at a base clock speed of 3.3 - 4.5 GHz (Turbo) and is manufactured on the modern 6 nm TSMC process. With technological enhancements, the AMD Ryzen 5 - 6600H chip promises to deliver powerful performance to the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, handling tasks swiftly and efficiently.

In addition, the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is equipped with up to 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, providing impressive multitasking capabilities and serving as the main powerhouse of the machine. I've tried opening multiple tabs and applications on the device, and it hardly experiences any reloads. Switching between tasks remains smooth, and software is always ready for continued use. The 512 GB of internal storage is also ample for data storage, and if you need more, you can upgrade it to a maximum of 1 TB!

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 also features a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti graphics card, enabling the machine to handle graphic-intensive tasks and gaming admirably. I've tested gaming and graphic design tasks such as photo and video editing on the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, and the machine performs exceptionally well.

To provide you with a more visual understanding of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7's power, I've tested its performance using benchmarking software such as Geekbench 5, Cinebench R23, and 3DMark. Here are the results:

- GeekBench 5:

• Single-core/multi-core: 1,486 points / 7,362 points.
• GPU Compute: 69,163 points.

- Cinebench R23 (single-core/multi-core): 1,425 points / 9,459 points.

- PCMark 10: 6,055 points.

- 3DMark: 5,577 points.

The performance scores achieved by the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 are quite good within its segment. The machine excels notably in the single-core score, while the multi-core and 3D scores are less impressive. It's worth noting that the scores provided here are for reference only and were measured while the device was plugged in to unleash its full performance potential. There may be discrepancies compared to results obtained on other devices due to differences in settings and testing conditions.

In real-world usage, I find the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 to have fast processing speed. I've tested various light and heavy tasks, and the machine has been able to handle them all.

In addition to benchmarking performance, I also tested two games, FIFA Online 4 and PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS, on the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7. I adjusted the graphics settings appropriately for both games and used MSI Afterburner software to monitor FPS, CPU temperature, RAM usage, and more, providing a comprehensive overview.

First up is the gaming experience with FIFA Online 4. Throughout the match, the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 maintains an average frame rate of around 120 FPS, which is very good. However, there's quite a bit of fluctuation in FPS at the start of the match, during replays, etc., with FPS dropping to 60 FPS, and sometimes even down to 30 PFS. The graphics in the game are well reproduced, with details on the field, spectators, shadow effects, etc., being very sharp, and the color display is realistic, with smooth player movements.

Next up is PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS, with this game, the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 also performs very well with an average frame rate of around 120 FPS. Although FPS drops still occur, especially at the beginning of the battle, overall my experiences with this game have been good. The graphics in the game are also beautifully reproduced by the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, coupled with the 120 Hz refresh rate, making gaming on this device very enjoyable.

Additionally, I also used Crystal Diskmark software to measure the read/write speed of the SSD inside Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7. The specific results are as follows:

• Read speed: 3,235 MB/s.
• Write speed: 1,683 MB/s.

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 boasts excellent data read/write speeds, providing ample capability to open, copy, move files, documents, and data swiftly, thereby facilitating easier and more efficient task handling.

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 Battery Life and Efficient Cooling Capability

In addition to performance, battery life is also a factor that many users consider when purchasing a laptop. Let's explore the details through a battery test of the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 conducted using BatteryMon software to find out how long the 60 Wh battery of the machine will last! I divided it into 2 different usage scenarios, and the results I obtained are:

- Scenario 1: Performing regular tasks without gaming:

• Battery duration: 3 hours 41 minutes.
• Measurement time: 1 hour.
• Screen brightness at 100%, volume at 70%, and battery saver mode off.
• Keyboard backlight on.
• Bluetooth connection enabled for keyboard usage and USB mouse plugged in.

- Scenario 2: Performing regular tasks with 20 minutes of gaming:

• Battery duration: 2 hours 8 minutes.
• Measurement time: 1 hour.
• Screen brightness at 100%, volume at 70%, and battery saver mode off.
• Keyboard backlight on.
• Bluetooth connection enabled for keyboard usage and USB mouse plugged in.

Overall, I assess the battery life of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 as quite decent compared to a large-screen gaming laptop with a high refresh rate. With over 3 hours of non-gaming usage and over 2 hours with gaming, the machine remains sufficient for use in scenarios where a charging port isn't readily available. Moreover, it's important to note that the conditions under which I conducted the test were quite heavy, so in real-world scenarios with lighter tasks and settings, Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 can provide even better battery life!

In my experience, when used for tasks like document editing and web browsing, Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 offers quite good usage time. I could use it for around 4 to 5 hours or more with the screen brightness not too high and the keyboard backlight turned off. So, if used for light tasks, I believe the laptop would have even longer battery life because during the test, I had the brightness set to maximum and the volume quite high. Certainly, if gaming extensively, this figure would decrease. Therefore, I emphasize again that the battery life in this article is only for reference!

Additionally, for gaming laptops, I recommend you to use them while charging so that the machine can unleash its full performance and minimize interruptions during gaming sessions.

I also used HWiNFO64 software to assess the cooling capability of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7, and the results I obtained are as follows:

The cooling capability of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is assessed to be good, not only from the test results above but also from my real-life experience. Even when used for heavy tasks and multitasking with multiple applications, the laptop remains relatively cool. The keyboard area, which tends to get overheated on other products, stays only mildly warm, and sometimes even cool like other areas!

However, it seems that to ensure cool operation, the cooling fan of Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 may sometimes operate a bit loudly, especially when multitasking with multiple windows and applications.

How much does Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 cost? Is it worth buying?

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15ARH7 is currently available at The Gioi Di Dong system for 28,790,000 VND (prices may vary depending on the timing and promotional programs). In my opinion, this price is quite reasonable and it would be a choice worth considering when looking for a gaming laptop in the under 30 million VND segment!

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