If you need a laptop primarily for demanding tasks like gaming or graphic design, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 with its high-performance graphics card and processor, as well as a larger amount of storage and memory, would be suitable. However, it's heavier, which makes it less convenient to carry around. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, lighter, and therefore more portable but might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly due to its basic graphics and processor, along with less storage and memory. It's better suited for everyday activities like browsing, office work, and streaming. Both run Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
7.7/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is superior for general use due to its higher-end CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which contribute significantly to performance. Additionally, the ASUS has a better screen quality with a higher refresh rate and resolution, and though it is less portable with a heavier build and has shorter battery life, its overall capabilities for a range of tasks are enhanced by these features.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
5.8/10
9.6/10
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 G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is equipped with a high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and a powerful dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a high-quality IPS display that offers better color accuracy and viewing angles.
Content Creation
7.9/10
6.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
6.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.5/10
5.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 has higher resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for general use thanks to its crisp and vivid display. Additionally, for engineering and design purposes, its ability to display a wide range of colors accurately is essential, which the ASUS covers with superior color gamuts. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, and the ASUS falls short in this area compared to other gaming-specific laptops, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", with lower screen specs across the board, doesn't excel in any particular use case.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 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
$1,374
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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