The ASUS ROG Strix offers top-tier performance suited for gaming, 3D work, and engineering simulations, justifying its higher price, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, better for general use, and easier to carry around. The ASUS will have a shorter battery life due to powerful components, so if you prioritize long battery life and portability over high-end performance, the Lenovo might be a better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Very good for general use
Excellent 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
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior CPU and RAM which provides faster performance, and it has a high-quality screen suited for a variety of tasks, but its size and shorter battery life make it less portable. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has modest performance capabilities adequate for basic use, a lesser screen quality, but gains in portability and battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go users.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 packs a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and 3D tasks where smooth visuals are crucial. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has modest capabilities in these areas, leading to lower performance for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a superior GPU which are crucial for demanding engineering software, along with a high-quality screen for detailed visuals; however, it is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has modest CPU, RAM, and GPU specifications that may struggle with intensive tasks and has a lower screen quality, but it is lighter and easier to carry, making it better suited for basic computing needs.
Content Creation
8.8/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very 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
8.5/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very 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
8.7/10
5.2/10
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 G18 likely boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, thus enhancing the visual experience for general use and ensuring accuracy in color-critical engineering and design tasks. However, a lower refresh rate might impair its ability to deliver the ultra-smooth visuals required by fast-paced games and 3D applications. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its inferior screen resolution, brightness, and color range, falls short across the board, not quite meeting the mark for general activities, precision work in design, or the immersive experience desired in gaming and 3D contexts.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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
Poor
Good
18.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) 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 (2024) 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
$2,203
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"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 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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