If performance for intensive gaming or tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning is a priority, and you value a high-quality display for crisp visuals in gaming or video editing, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 will serve you well, although it's heavier and more expensive. However, for frequent travelers or those with general use cases like web browsing, document editing, or less demanding software, the lighter and more affordable Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers suitable performance, excellent battery life, and convenience at the expense of raw power and lower quality in screen colors and build. The Zephyrus G15 also has a much better speaker system if audio is important for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels in general use due to its high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, superior screen quality with higher resolution and refresh rate, and long battery life, making it suitable for performance-intensive tasks but less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a more modest performance with less RAM and a less powerful integrated graphics, an adequate screen for everyday tasks, and better portability due to its lighter weight, alongside a longer battery life, but it may struggle with more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
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
8.0/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU combo, abundant RAM, and boasts excellent screen quality for detailed engineering and design work, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has moderate processing power, less RAM, and an adequate screen but falls short for intensive tasks. Adding to that, while the Zephyrus G15 has a larger screen and higher resolution, which is beneficial for productivity, it is less portable and has more noticeable operating noise in comparison to the quieter and lighter IdeaPad 3.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, making it excellent for both general use and professional tasks requiring accurate color representation such as engineering and design. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming panels makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion and fast refreshes are crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a fair display that suffices for everyday tasks and basic engineering work, but limited color range and lower brightness diminish its effectiveness for advanced design, and its standard refresh rate doesn't cater to the high-speed action in gaming and 3D modeling.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
9.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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 Zephyrus G15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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