If price is a major consideration, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is much less expensive, making it a suitable choice if mobility and high performance are priorities, especially for intensive gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo, with a larger screen size and lower price, might serve well for general use and modest workloads where portability is less of a concern. 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
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use with its higher-end CPU and more RAM, which makes it more responsive and better at multitasking, coupled with a superior screen quality for clearer and more color-accurate visuals; although it's smaller and lighter, enhancing portability, this comes at the cost of lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". The IdeaPad, on the other hand, offers a larger screen and longer battery life, which are beneficial for extended use, but its lower-tier CPU and less RAM may slow down performance with demanding tasks, and its screen quality and resolution are less impressive for visual tasks than the ASUS.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.1/10
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 17" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers superior performance for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and excellent screen quality which are very important for these fields. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a fair enough performance with a less powerful CPU, less RAM, a basic integrated GPU, and lower screen quality, making it less suited for demanding engineering software and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" 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
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" 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
6.7/10
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks and work that involves text and basic visuals, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a superior screen that offers vivid images and clear text. For engineering and design-related activities that require precise color representation, the ASUS ROG Flow X13's higher color accuracy will be beneficial. However, if gaming or 3D work is your focus, the lower refresh rate on both laptops might disappoint, with the ASUS and Lenovo screens not providing the smooth visual experience typically desired for fast-paced activities.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good 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 17" 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
$784
$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 17" costs $784.
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X13 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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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