The ASUS Vivobook 15X is generally pricier but offers stronger performance for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. It's more suited for engineering-related uses and has a backlit keyboard for working in low-light conditions. However, its battery life and portability are average. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more budget-friendly, has a larger screen, and boasts a slightly better battery life. It excels in managing heat and is quieter, making it a good choice for general use. Both laptops have similar storage capacity and RAM, but the Lenovo is heavier and may be less convenient to carry around. If budget is a concern and you desire a quieter machine with a larger display, the Lenovo is a solid pick, while the ASUS is more suited for performance-focused engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
Good for software development
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution display and good brightness, like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", provides clearer images and more workspace, which enhances the user experience. The Lenovo's larger color gamut makes it suitable for engineering and design work, as it can display a wider range of colors more accurately, though neither laptop has perfect color representation for professional color work. For gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for the smooth rendering of fast-moving visuals, even though high resolution and panel type do contribute to picture quality.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$784
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a fair portability score and good battery life, making it a reasonable choice for on-the-go usage despite its average screen brightness and color coverage, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with its larger screen offers better battery life and an enhanced visual experience due to higher brightness and better color accuracy, but is less portable due to its larger size and marginally heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are fair for gaming and 3D because they both have similar GPUs, which are fine for light gaming but not high-end gaming, and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for competitive gameplay. While both have decent CPUs and IPS screens for image quality, they're not top-of-the-line—suggesting they can handle casual tasks well, but might struggle with more demanding software and games.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a smaller, more portable frame and slightly better screen quality than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", offering better heat management and lower operating noise, which might be appreciated in quiet work environments. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's larger screen may be more suitable for engineering and design tasks that benefit from a bigger display area, despite its lesser portability and higher fan noise.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
7.2/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 15X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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