If you require a high-performing laptop for gaming or resource-intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is the better choice due to its more powerful main processor and dedicated GPU. However, this model is larger, slightly heavier, and somewhat less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers greater portability with decent performance for general use or less demanding engineering tasks; its battery life is also ideal for typical usage. Neither of these laptops has a touchscreen, but both have good IPS displays for general and engineering use, though the ASUS has a higher refresh rate, favoring fast motion, such as in gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is favored for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen with better color coverage and brightness than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", which, while offering better portability and marginally longer battery life, may struggle with more demanding tasks due to its less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower RAM and screen color coverage.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 delivers better gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics and higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" employs an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
6.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and dedicated high-performance GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks and software, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a mid-range CPU, less RAM, and an integrated GPU better suited for moderate tasks.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 likely offers a higher resolution and better brightness, enhancing visual clarity for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate may hinder the smoothness desired for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" probably has a satisfactory display for everyday activities and basic design tasks, but its fair screen quality suggests it may not deliver the rich color accuracy needed for advanced engineering and design. Both laptops, with screens not optimized for high refresh rates, could detract from the immersive and responsive experience gamers and 3D professionals seek.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 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
$1,150
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.4/10
7.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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 TUF Dash 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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