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Updated January 10, 2024·

If your primary concern is gaming and 3D work, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is designed with this in mind, featuring a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen for smoother visuals. The IdeaPad also has a better battery life and a backlit keyboard, which can be useful in low light conditions. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen which could benefit productivity and media consumption, but its integrated graphics are less suitable for gaming and intensive tasks. The Asus is also lighter and thus more portable, but has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo. If budget is a consideration, the ASUS is typically less expensive, but if performance is a priority, the Lenovo may justify the additional cost. Both are budget-friendly, but each prioritizes different features that cater to different needs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
  • The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.3
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.2
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.5
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$430
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
$549
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The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

6.9
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.3
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.

Portability

Good
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 17Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
ASUS Vivobook 17Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

GENERAL

Price
$430
$549
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78''14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86''
Weight
4.63 lbs5.1 lbs
Width
15.72"14.16"
Depth
9.89"10.49"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-1220PAMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
12
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
263 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.2/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
9.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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 Gaming 3

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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."

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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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