If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is the superior choice with its stronger processor and graphics card, but it comes at a higher price. It also has a higher-resolution touchscreen with a faster refresh rate, beneficial for both work and play. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more affordable and offers good battery life with performance suitable for general usage. It's lighter but has lesser storage capacity and lower display quality. Ultimately, for intensive tasks choose the ASUS, and for everyday tasks and value, the Lenovo is sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use due to its superior main processor and double the RAM, which provide faster and smoother performance for multitasking and demanding applications. Additionally, the ASUS offers a higher quality display with better brightness, color accuracy, and resolution, enhancing the visual experience, while also featuring a more versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, although both have comparable battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which is ideal for demanding gaming and 3D applications, and has a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing smooth visuals important for such tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 uses an integrated Vega GPU that is less powerful for gaming and has a standard refresh rate, which means gaming and 3D rendering may not be as fluid or detailed.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, which are well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated Vega graphics, less powerful for such tasks. Additionally, the ASUS model offers superior screen quality with higher resolution and color coverage, making it more ideal for precision design work than the Lenovo, which has lower color range and screen resolution.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a superior display with greater resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering, where visual clarity is paramount. Its color range also supports engineering and design tasks that demand accuracy in color representation. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial, its lower refresh rate hinders performance, making the experience less smooth compared to other gaming-optimized screens.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$490
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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