The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is geared towards gamers or those needing high performance for tasks like 3D modeling or video editing, featuring a powerful processor and high-end graphics. It’s heavier and has a larger screen, which might affect portability but provides an immersive experience for gaming and media. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use like browsing, office applications, and light content consumption. It's more portable owing to its smaller size and weight, making it a good choice for everyday carry, but it’s not designed for intensive tasks or gaming. Choose the ASUS if performance is a priority and you don't mind the extra cost and weight, or the Lenovo if you prefer a more affordable, portable device for basic use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15, with a higher-end CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", supports more demanding tasks, and its larger screen with fair color coverage and decent brightness is better for multimedia consumption, though it's less portable due to its weight and size. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", on the other hand, is lighter and more portable with very good battery life but falls short in performance and screen quality for general use, having lower RAM and a less powerful CPU, and a dimmer display with a lower color range.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for high-performance tasks and smoother visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a more basic integrated GPU and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, which makes it fair for those tasks but not as fluid or detailed as the ASUS when running demanding software or games.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, as well as double the RAM and larger storage, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks; its screen, while fair, is not its strongest feature, but its overall performance capabilities outweigh this aspect. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a less potent CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM and storage capacity, and although it offers a high screen brightness, it falls short in handling intensive applications, which explains its modest suitability for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
Software Development
7.6/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
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 Gaming A15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is somewhat better.
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
7.2/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 offers a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, providing crisp visuals and comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a decent display that meets basic needs but may not be as bright or sharp. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS's color accuracy and wider color gamut make it suitable for detailed work that requires precision, whereas the Lenovo's more limited color coverage could be less ideal for professional design work. Gamers and 3D designers, however, may find the ASUS's lower refresh rate less smooth for fast-paced action and rendering, whereas both laptops might not deliver the optimal experience in this regard given their screen attributes.
Battery
11.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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