The ASUS ROG Flow X16, being more expensive, offers superior performance with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software; its high refresh rate and quality display also make it great for gaming. However, it's heavier than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which is a more budget-friendly option with adequate performance for general use and good battery life but lacks the power for more demanding tasks. If on-the-go usage and price are concerns, the IdeaPad may be preferable, though for high-end performance tasks, the ASUS is the clear winner. 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 17"
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers high performance suitable for general use thanks to its robust CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality screen and moderate battery life, while being less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 prioritizes a larger screen and longer battery life with modest performance components, which makes it suitable for general tasks and slightly more portable, despite some sacrifices in display quality and power.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.1/10
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 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming performance with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which are both very important for smooth and detailed gaming experiences. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5625U Vega 7 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to fair gaming capabilities but potentially less fluid motion and detail in games.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better for engineering and design because it has a high-performance CPU and GPU, more RAM, and superior screen quality, which are crucial for resource-intensive tasks and detailed work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has lower specs in these areas, making it less ideal for such demanding applications despite being comparatively lighter and having a larger screen which may offer some advantage in portability and screen space.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS offers vibrant visuals and sharper details due to its higher resolution, while the Lenovo provides ample space with its sizable screen but at a lower resolution, making it less crisp. In engineering and design, the ASUS shines with wide color gamuts ensuring more precision for color-sensitive work, whereas the Lenovo has decent color representation but falls short of professional standards. When it comes to Gaming and 3D work, the lower refresh rate of both laptops means they don't deliver as smooth an experience as models designed explicitly for high-frame-rate gaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$784
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
"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 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."
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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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