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Updated January 10, 2024·

Deciding between the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 comes down to what you value more. If longer battery life and a slightly better screen are important, you might lean towards the IdeaPad 3. However, the Vivobook 14 has a more color-accurate display, which could be appealing if you do graphic design or enjoy watching movies. Both have adequate performance for general use, but neither is tailor-made for high-end gaming or demanding engineering software. They are similarly priced and have comparable portability, so it really hinges on whether you prefer longer battery usage or better screen color accuracy. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
  • Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
  • Good for software development
  • Good for content creation
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.3
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

6.9
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.0
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

6.3
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
6.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

6.9
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.

Software Development

6.8
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
7.1
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.

Portability

Very Good
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.0
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 14 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Vivobook 14
IdeaPad 3 14"
$490
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The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $480 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.

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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 14Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
ASUS Vivobook 14Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"

GENERAL

Price
$480
$490
Release Date
March 1, 2023October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.09 lbs3.1 lbs
Width
12.79"12.76"
Depth
8.42"8.49"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1235UAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
11
Storage
256 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
42 Wh45 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
250 nits313 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.5/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"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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