If you prioritize performance for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is a powerful choice with a high-end CPU and GPU combination, but this comes at a higher price and with more weight, which makes it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and lighter, offering decent performance for general gaming and everyday tasks, but it may not handle intensive applications as smoothly as the ASUS would. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is superior for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for these activities, offering smoother graphics and gameplay. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while competent, has a less capable GPU and a lower refresh rate, which means it can handle gaming and 3D tasks but with reduced visual fluidity and detail.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that rely heavily on processing power and graphics capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both equipped with panels that offer adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks and professional engineering or design work that requires precise color representation, as their screens cover a broad range of color gamuts. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which do not support the smooth visuals and responsiveness avid gamers or 3D designers seek. Their screen types and resolutions, though sufficient for general use and detailed work, are not optimized for the high-performance demands of gaming and 3D rendering, where higher refresh rates and specialized panels can critically enhance the visual experience.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$549
$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 Gaming 3 costs $549.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers power with its higher tier CPU and additional RAM, making it robust for various tasks, and its high-quality speakers and screen that displays a wide color range cater well to both work and entertainment. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with its more recent CPU, a decent screen, and a good balance of features like a comfortable keyboard and effective heat management, provides a solid general use experience in a slightly more portable package with a bit less battery life.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to have good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 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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