The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a more powerful Ryzen processor and better gaming performance with its Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for intensive gaming and demanding engineering tasks. However, this power comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which is lighter and lasts longer on a charge. The IdeaPad is a budget-friendly option and is well-suited for general use, but it has less storage and a less powerful integrated GPU, which may not be sufficient for advanced 3D or machine learning applications. Choose the ASUS if you need high performance for gaming or engineering, and the Lenovo for a more portable and affordable option for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, which contributes to superior performance for demanding tasks but at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life. While the Strix G15 is less portable, it provides a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals; conversely, the IdeaPad 3 is lighter, has a longer battery life that benefits on-the-go usage, but less overall power and a lower-quality keyboard and speakers.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a weaker integrated Vega 7 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, which makes it less suited for fast-paced gaming and demanding 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
6.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is better for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU that handle demanding tasks and run engineering software smoothly; its screen, however, offers moderate color accuracy and brightness. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated GPU, along with half the RAM, making it less ideal for intensive design work, though it is more portable and has a keyboard of decent quality.
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 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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, with its vibrant colors and sharper resolution, enhances visuals for general use and engineering applications where color accuracy is crucial, but its lower refresh rate detracts from the immersive experience expected by gamers and those working with 3D content. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's screen, while adequate in resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient for most design work, also does not offer the high refresh rate needed for fluid motion in gaming and 3D modeling. Both laptops have compromises, with the ASUS leaning more towards better color representation for professional work, and the Lenovo providing a serviceable all-around display at perhaps a more accessible price point.
Battery
5.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 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 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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