Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" depends on your priorities. The ASUS tends to be more expensive and has a larger 17.3" screen with better resolution, making it ideal for immersive experiences and multitasking. However, the Lenovo is usually less expensive, lighter, and has a smaller 15.6" screen, which could be more convenient for carrying around. If high-quality visuals and a larger display are important, you may prefer the ASUS, but if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that is easier to transport, the Lenovo could be the better choice. Both have similar storage and RAM, indicating comparable performance for general tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 17.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen for an enjoyable viewing experience but its heft and less than ideal battery life reduce portability, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is more portable due to its smaller size and weight but may trade off screen real estate and potentially have a shorter battery life. Both have adequate CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, but you'll need to balance the need for a larger display and heavier build with the convenience of easier transportation and handling in the Lenovo, taking into account that both have similar capabilities for storage, keyboard, speaker quality, and manage operating noise and heat effectively.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is deemed fair for engineering and design due to its satisfactory CPU, ample RAM, and integrated UHD graphics, along with a superior IPS display with higher resolution and color accuracy, which supports intricate visual work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
6.3/10
6.2/10
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 17 is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
6.9/10
6.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a better viewing experience compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 due to its higher resolution and brighter display, making it suitable for general tasks and basic engineering work where clear visuals are important. However, for color-sensitive engineering and design tasks, the Vivobook's color accuracy may not be up to par with the demand for wider color gamuts. Meanwhile, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, neither laptop is ideal, as both lack the high refresh rates necessary for optimal performance in these areas.
Cost
$429
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities as it features a larger and higher quality IPS screen for a more immersive experience, compared to the smaller TN display on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15". Even though both laptops come with integrated graphics and similar screen refresh rates, the Vivobook 17 benefits from a newer generation CPU and GPU combo which provides improved performance for these tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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 15" compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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