When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G15 compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", the ASUS offers better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. However, it is less portable because it is heavier and bulkier. The battery life of the ASUS may not be as long as that of the Lenovo, considering the more powerful hardware it carries. On the other hand, the Lenovo is more budget-friendly, has enough capabilities for general use such as web browsing or office applications, and is lighter and thus more portable, but it may struggle with more demanding software and applications. It also typically offers a longer battery life which is beneficial for on-the-go use. The trade-off here is between cost, portability, and battery life against performance for more demanding 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 for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G15.
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers superior performance for general use with its more powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 vs. Intel i3), double the RAM, and higher screen quality (IPS panel and higher brightness), but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. While the IdeaPad 3 is lighter and has effective heat management, it falls short with a lower-resolution TN panel, less RAM and storage, and a less capable processor.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a display with a high refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-resolution gaming and 3D rendering. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 features a much less powerful Intel UHD Xe G4 integrated graphics and a lower refresh rate display, greatly limiting its ability to handle gaming and 3D tasks effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
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 15" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
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 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
7.2/10
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 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
7.1/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 boasts a screen with vibrant colors and sharper resolution, making it great for both everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can be a limitation for high-speed gaming or 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's display lags in color accuracy and resolution, which may disappoint users across general, engineering, and gaming use cases. While the ASUS is a stronger choice for color-critical and high-resolution tasks, the Lenovo might be considered for budget-conscious users who prioritize cost over visual fidelity.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"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 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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