The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a higher-performance laptop with a better screen and more advanced features suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its stronger processor, better graphics card, and larger, higher-resolution touchscreen display. However, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is a more budget-friendly option with good gaming capabilities and a longer battery life. It's slightly heavier and has a smaller, lower resolution non-touchscreen display, which might be less ideal for demanding visual tasks but could be a solid choice for general use and gaming on a budget. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is well-suited for general use because it offers a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, which ensure smooth performance for a variety of tasks. Although it has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, its superior portability and convertible design make it versatile for different environments.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.5/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which translates to smoother visuals, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Additionally, the ASUS model has a higher resolution screen, which means better screen quality for detailed images, making it very suitable for intensive gaming and high-quality 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, along with a higher resolution, touch-enabled screen that provides better color accuracy and brightness.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels due to its vivid display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In the context of engineering and design work, its superior color coverage, encapsulating both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensures accurate color representation necessary for professional graphic work. However, for 3D and gaming, the ROG Flow X16 falls short because of its lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion but less so than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which, while providing satisfactory performance and acceptable color ranges for general use and creative tasks, also doesn't offer the high refresh rates that dedicated gaming laptops typically feature.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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