The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is more expensive and offers higher performance, suitable for intensive gaming and demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning. With a larger display, higher refresh rates, and more robust hardware, it is geared towards serious gamers and professionals needing top-tier performance. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is significantly more affordable and still competent for general use and gaming, with satisfactory performance and a lighter build for better portability. It's ideal for budget-conscious users who need a solid laptop for everyday tasks and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 in terms of general use largely due to its superior CPU and GPU which enhance overall performance, and its higher quality keyboard which contributes to a better user experience. However, the IdeaPad offers better portability with a lighter form factor and longer battery life, but trades off with lower RAM and storage capacity, affecting multitasking and data-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior gaming performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 chiefly because it has a more powerful graphics processor – the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti – and a higher screen refresh rate of 360Hz, both very important for smooth and detailed gaming visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 includes a less powerful Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and its screen refresh rate is notably lower at 120Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 outperforms for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, superior GPU, and larger screen with better color coverage, all crucial for intensive tasks requiring power and detailed visual work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while still capable, offers a less powerful CPU and GPU, and smaller display, making it less suited for the most demanding engineering applications but more portable and cost-effective.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offer clear and bright displays with sufficient resolution, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing the web and streaming video. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide a wide color range to ensure accurate color representation, which is crucial for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are paramount, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens could lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal for those specific scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$549
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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