The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers higher performance, especially for 3D and machine learning tasks, and it has a bigger, higher-resolution screen with a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and engineering use. However, it costs more and offers slightly lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3. The IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it more portable and better for general use, but it is not as powerful as the ASUS for intensive tasks. Both laptops support gaming, but the ASUS might provide a better experience due to its superior specifications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
7.9/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 in gaming and 3D due to its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are critical for these intensive tasks. While both laptops have similar screen quality and good CPUs, the ASUS ROG Strix G16's more powerful graphics capabilities and smoother visuals make it the better option for demanding gaming and creative work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
9.6/10
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 G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is considered very good for engineering and design because it has a high-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a high-quality screen with a wider color coverage which is crucial for design accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while still suitable for engineering, has a less powerful GPU and less RAM, however, it offers slightly better portability and speaker quality, but these factors are less critical for engineering tasks compared to the superior processing power and screen quality of the ASUS.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offer clear and bright displays with sufficient resolution, making text and images sharp and easy on the eyes. In engineering and design, they both manage to represent a wide range of colors accurately, which is crucial for creating content that looks consistent across different devices. However, their screens fall short for 3D gaming due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potentially more noticeable lag during fast-paced action.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$549
$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 Gaming 3 costs $549.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a stronger CPU and larger RAM, enhancing multitasking and performance for demanding applications, with a screen that provides a wider color gamut, but is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which is lighter and has longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use despite its slightly smaller and less vivid display.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 G16 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
"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 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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