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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", if your priority is on higher performance for tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, then investing in the ASUS Vivobook may be justified despite its higher price. However, if you mostly need a laptop for general use like browsing the internet, using office applications, and streaming videos, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 should more than suffice and can save you money. Keep in mind the larger screen on the Lenovo may be better for multitasking or if you prefer a bigger display, but this could also mean it's less portable than the smaller ASUS. For longer battery life on the go, you may lean towards the ASUS, but expect to trade-off some affordability. It's essential to weigh how much these factors—performance, display size, portability, and battery life—matter to your daily use against the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 14.
Key differences
General Use
6.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a better CPU, more vibrant screen with higher resolution and brightness, and greater portability due to its lighter weight and smaller physical dimensions, which suits those who need performance and mobility, albeit with average battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a lesser CPU and a lower-resolution screen, which might be less appealing for intensive tasks, but it delivers longer battery life and a backlit keyboard, making it appropriate for users prioritizing comfort in extended use over sharp display or computing power.
Content Creation
6.9
6.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook 14 is somewhat better.
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
6.3
5.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
In general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers satisfactory clarity and visibility due to its adequate resolution and brightness, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 may fall short, resulting in less crisp and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS's color reproduction capabilities are reasonable to represent various hues accurately, but the Lenovo's display might not meet the precision needed for professional color work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the ASUS might not provide the smooth visuals preferred by enthusiasts due to its standard refresh rate, and the Lenovo similarly suffers, making neither ideal for high-frame-rate applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$480
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $480 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers fair gaming and 3D performance as it has a more powerful Iris Xe GPU and a capable i5 processor with an IPS screen providing better color and viewing angles. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has an inferior UHD Xe G4 GPU and a weaker i3 processor, with a TN screen that generally delivers lower quality color and viewing angles, which makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 14 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 features a higher performing i5 CPU, superior integrated graphics, and a better quality IPS display with higher resolution, all of which are crucial for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a lower-tier i3 CPU, less capable integrated graphics, and a lower resolution TN panel, which offers less color accuracy and viewing angles, hampering performance and display capabilities for such specialized use.
Software Development
6.8
6.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair 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.
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 15" 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 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 14 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$480 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.79" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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