If you need superior performance for gaming or resource-intensive tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped to handle that, though it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more affordable and portable, with enough capability for general use and lighter tasks, plus a longer battery life, but it is not suitable for demanding software or gaming. Choose the ASUS for power or the Lenovo for portability and everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers higher performance with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", along with a superior GPU, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and some gaming. However, the IdeaPad 3 is more portable due to its lighter weight and has a longer battery life, making it a better choice for those who prioritize mobility and longer usage away from power outlets, despite its lower screen quality and performance.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its high-end AMD RX 6800M GPU and a 300Hz screen refresh rate. Moreover, the ASUS's superior specs are more aligned with demanding gaming and 3D tasks whereas the Lenovo offers satisfactory performance suitable for less intensive usage.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is better for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX), double the RAM, and a high-end GPU (AMD RX 6800M), which are very important for performance-intensive tasks along with its high-quality screen. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a mid-range CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5500U), half the RAM, and integrated graphics that are fair for engineering; it excels in portability and operating noise but falls short in the critical areas of CPU, RAM, and GPU performance for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is somewhat better.
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
7.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its superior resolution and brightness, offers a crisp and vivid display that's excellent for general tasks and detailed enough for engineering and design work, boasting a wide color gamut that ensures accuracy essential for professionals. However, its lower refresh rate holds it back for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is critical. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", while providing an adequate display with fair resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and amateur design work, falls short for high-end design accuracy and gaming performance due to limited color range and a less capable refresh rate.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 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
$1,500
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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."
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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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