The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is a gaming powerhouse with a top-tier processor and a high-end graphics card, making it perfect for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and demanding engineering applications. However, its high performance comes with a heavier build and a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers respectable performance for general use and lighter workloads at a budget-friendly price, with better portability and longer battery life. It lacks the advanced gaming features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS that are present in the ASUS. Choose the ASUS if you need maximum performance and specialize in gaming or professional creative work; opt for the Lenovo if you prioritize portability, battery life, and affordability for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 stands out for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample 16GB of RAM, and superior screen quality, but it trades off on portability and possibly battery life compared to slimmer models. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 sports a respectable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM, adequate for everyday tasks, alongside a quality screen and might excel in portability and battery life, making it a solid choice for those seeking a balance between performance and ease of carrying.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a screen with a very high refresh rate, enhancing fluidity in fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a mid-range Ryzen 5 5625U Vega 7 graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less capable of handling demanding graphics tasks and offering a less smooth gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
6.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-powered Intel i9 CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality display that offers a balance of resolution, screen size, and color accuracy, though it is less portable and has more operational noise. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is fair in this regard because it has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, integrated AMD graphics, less RAM, and a lower resolution display, which together deliver less performance for demanding tasks, despite its better portability and quieter operation.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
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
8.1/10
7.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
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
8.7/10
6.7/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G18 for general use and engineering tasks, its superior resolution and color accuracy make it stand out, offering crisp text and vivid images that enhance productivity and creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which might lead to less smooth visuals and a potentially compromised gaming experience. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", while not as high-end, offers decent resolution and color range suitable for everyday tasks and sufficient for most engineering software, but it also lacks a high refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming or high-end 3D rendering.
Portability
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,299
$784
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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