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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
Screen Quality
6.3
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.
When evaluating laptops like the ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 for general use, their fair screen qualities are due to the presence of average resolution and satisfactory brightness, which are adequate for day-to-day tasks but may not impress in conditions where higher clarity and visibility are essential. For engineering and design, the fair screen quality suggests that while these laptops provide acceptable color accuracy, they likely lack the wider color gamuts required by professionals for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, their poor screen quality is attributed to lower refresh rates that lead to less smooth visuals, and although their resolutions and panel types are serviceable, they fall short for a premium gaming experience where fluidity and detail are crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Cost
$480
$390
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $480 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.9
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.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are considered fair for general use mainly because they both offer a similar level of performance with adequate CPUs and RAM for everyday tasks. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a longer battery life, which can be a significant advantage for users who need to work on the go without frequent recharging, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a shorter battery life which could be a drawback for mobile users.
Gaming and AI
6.0
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.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both judged as fair for gaming and 3D tasks largely because they equip integrated graphics from their respective CPU brands; the former has an Intel Iris Xe while the latter includes an AMD Vega 7.
Engineering and Design
6.3
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.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both offer moderate CPU, RAM, and GPU performance suitable for entry-level engineering and design tasks, but they may struggle with more intensive work requiring higher computing power. Each has an IPS screen providing decent display quality, but professional design tasks demanding higher color accuracy and contrast may necessitate better displays; both laptops are judged as fair in portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, with the Lenovo excelling slightly in battery life and the ASUS in lower operating noise.
Content Creation
6.9
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.
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
6.8
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.
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.
Portability
Very Good
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
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.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.79" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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