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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 are similarly priced, offering different advantages. The Vivobook 17 has a larger 17.3-inch screen but is heavier and less portable, with moderate battery life. It suits tasks like watching movies and multitasking with its number pad and decent general performance. The IdeaPad 3 has a more compact 14-inch screen and is significantly lighter, featuring longer battery life, making it more portable for travel and on-the-go use. Its performance is comparably suitable for general usage. Neither is ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, but they handle everyday tasks well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good for general use
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Good for software development
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" have adequate resolution and brightness, but their panel types may not offer the wide viewing angles and color accuracy desired by some users. In engineering and design, while both laptops' screens can handle the basic tasks, professionals might find the coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB insufficient for precise color work. For gaming and 3D applications, both screens fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to displays designed specifically for high-paced gaming and intense graphic work.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
$390
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both considered fair for general use due to their adequate CPUs, RAM, and 1080p IPS screens, although neither are exceptions in terms of portability or battery life, with the IdeaPad offering a slight edge in the latter.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has an Intel i3 GPU and a basic 60Hz screen, which are adequate for casual gaming and 3D tasks, while the slightly more potent AMD Vega 7 GPU in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, combined with a similar 60Hz screen, offers comparable performance with somewhat better graphics capabilities for similar uses.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.1
6.2/10
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 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a large screen and a decent CPU for engineering and design tasks, but it's heavier and has a less capable integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", which makes it less portable and slightly less suitable for graphically intensive tasks. Additionally, while both laptops have similar RAM and screen quality, which are vital for multitasking and clear visuals, the IdeaPad's better portability, keyboard quality, and lower operating noise make it more convenient for on-the-go use despite having a smaller screen which could be a downside for design work.
Content Creation
7.0
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
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 17 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.
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have 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 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 17 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | 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 | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 263 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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ASUS Vivobook 17
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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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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