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Updated January 10, 2024·

The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a bit more expensive and offers a larger 17.3-inch display, making it suitable for users who prefer a bigger screen and do not mind less portability due to its size and weight. The Intel processor and onboard graphics are decent for general usage. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is less expensive and has a more compact 15.6-inch display with touch capability. The AMD Ryzen processor combined with Vega graphics tends to be better for tasks requiring integrated graphics performance. The IdeaPad Slim 3 also has a longer battery life, making it ideal for users needing a laptop for on-the-go use. Both have similar amounts of RAM and storage, but the IdeaPad Slim 3 offers more built-in storage. If you prioritize screen size and can handle a larger laptop, consider the ASUS, but for better portability, touch functionality, and battery life, the Lenovo might be the way to go. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
  • The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
  • Good for software development
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.2
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
6.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$430
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
$390
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The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $430 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $390.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
5.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.

Engineering and Design

6.3
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
6.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both only fair for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.0
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
7.2
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

6.9
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
7.1
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.

Build Quality

6.5
Vivobook 17
IdeaPad Slim 3
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 both have only fair build quality.

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

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 17Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
ASUS Vivobook 17Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

GENERAL

Price
$430
$390
Release Date
May 1, 2022March 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78''14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7''
Weight
4.63 lbs3.52 lbs
Width
15.72"14.15"
Depth
9.89"9.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i3-1220PAMD Ryzen 3 7330U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
10
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
263 nits281 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Portability Score
7.2/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
9.5/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesNo

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 Slim 3

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Rtings

Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."

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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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