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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" depends on your priorities. If budget is a major consideration and you mainly perform basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and office productivity, the ASUS may serve you well and save you money. However, if you seek better performance for more intensive tasks, such as photo editing or multitasking, the Lenovo could be a stronger choice, albeit at a higher cost. The Lenovo may also offer a sturdier build or a better screen. If portability is important, check the weight and battery life, as a lighter laptop with longer battery life is easier to carry around. For those focused on gaming or engineering tasks, neither may be ideal; instead, look for laptops specifically designed for those purposes, which will come with a higher price but necessary capabilities like a dedicated graphics card and robust processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 15.
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a significantly weaker CPU and less RAM, which makes it struggle with multitasking and more demanding applications, affecting its performance for general use. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" includes a more capable CPU and double the RAM, providing a smoother experience for everyday tasks, despite it having a lower resolution screen and shorter battery life, which are trade-offs for its better general use capability.
Content Creation
5.7
6.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
5.2
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, a screen with higher resolution, brightness, and a superior panel type like IPS provides clearer and more vibrant displays, which both the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 lack, leading to a less enjoyable viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, professionals require accurate color reproduction to ensure their work is precise; the limited color gamut coverage on these laptops means colors won't be as true-to-life or consistent. For gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, but both models have standard refresh rates, and coupled with their moderate resolution and panel type, this can result in less fluid and detailed visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 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.
Cost
$240
$360
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.5
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
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 15" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are poor for gaming and 3D because they come with integrated graphics cards, which are significantly less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs. Both laptops also have basic 60Hz TN panels, meaning slower screen refresh rates and lower screen quality compared to the displays typically found in gaming-oriented laptops.
Engineering and Design
5.4
5.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with an Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics, struggles with the demands of engineering software, and its TN panel screen doesn't provide the high-quality visual experience desired in design work.
Software Development
5.9
6.3
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" to be only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 15 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Go 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$240 | $360 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | 14.3'' x 10'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.46 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.26" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.31" | 9.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 35 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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Sascha Mölck | February 2023
"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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