The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers high performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its powerful processor and dedicated GPU, but it comes with a higher price and moderate battery life. Its larger screen, touch capability, and higher resolution can be beneficial for detailed work and entertainment. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, more portable with a lighter build and longer battery life but has less storage, less RAM, and an integrated GPU which is sufficient for general use but not ideal for demanding tasks. The IdeaPad also lacks a touchscreen and has a standard refresh rate display, which may be a consideration if you need faster screen response or interact with your screen directly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher resolution and brighter screen with touch capability, and superior graphics performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, justifying its higher suitability for general use; however, it's less portable and has a shorter battery life. The IdeaPad 3 has longer battery life and is lighter, making it more portable, but its lower screen quality, weaker CPU, and less RAM make it just fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, which provides smoother visuals. Compared to that, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a less powerful integrated Vega 7 GPU suitable for less demanding games and tasks, and a standard refresh rate screen, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming and intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design primarily due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample 16GB of RAM, high-performing Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior screen quality with high resolution, brightness, and color accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a more modest AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated graphics, half the RAM, and a screen that, while adequate, does not match the ASUS in resolution or color representation, making it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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
7.7/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
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 X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is somewhat better.
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
8.5/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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 X16 boasts superior screen resolution and brightness, which along with its panel type, makes it excellent for general tasks and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is critical. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a fair screen for general use and engineering design due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it falls behind for gaming and 3D work because of its unremarkable refresh rate and screen qualities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average 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 X16 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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