If you're looking for a laptop mainly for gaming or demanding tasks like video editing or 3D modelling, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, while more expensive, offers high performance suited for these activities. However, it's less portable and may have shorter battery life compared to more basic laptops. On the other hand, if you're interested in everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more affordable, lighter, and may provide longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and carrying around easily. 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 for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers more RAM, a superior CPU, and a high-quality screen with better color coverage, making it better suited for demanding tasks and extensive multitasking compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" which has less RAM, a lower-tier CPU, and a lower resolution screen. Despite this, the IdeaPad 3 is lighter and boasts better portability, but it falls short in battery life and potential for gaming or intensive applications due to its modest specifications.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition outperforms in gaming and 3D tasks largely because it comes equipped with a significantly more powerful AMD RX 6800M GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, both contributing to smoother, more detailed visual performance which is crucial for these activities.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition stands out for engineering and design with its robust AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample 16 GB RAM, and powerful AMD RX 6800M GPU, complemented by a higher quality IPS screen, all of which are crucial for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a more modest Intel i3 CPU, less RAM at 8 GB, integrated graphics, and a lower quality TN screen, making it less capable of handling the intense processing and detailed visual work often required in engineering and design.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
7.3/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
7.9/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15's superior screen quality for general use and engineering is due to its high resolution and brightness, along with better color range, ensuring crisp and clear images with accurate colors, crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D, the ASUS may fall short on refresh rate, leading to less smooth visuals during fast-paced action. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with lower screen resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, provides an overall poorer visual experience across the board, affecting everything from everyday tasks to specialized engineering and design projects and gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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 15" 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
$360
$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 15" costs $360.
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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