The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a more budget-friendly option with lower performance suited for basic tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and video playback; it's lighter and more portable, but it has a lower-quality display and weaker battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while generally pricier, offers significantly higher performance for gaming, 3D applications, and engineering software. It also boasts a higher quality display and a longer battery life, ideal for multimedia and other intensive tasks. However, it is heavier, which may affect its portability for some users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications, while its TN screen offers poorer viewing angles and color representation compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 8GB of RAM for smoother performance in general use, as well as an IPS display for better screen quality. The IdeaPad also edges out with a larger battery and gaming-grade GPU, which are less critical for general use but contribute to its superior performance; however, it is heavier and less portable than the lightweight Vivobook.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 provides a less enjoyable gaming experience due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which limit performance and visual fluidity in graphics-intensive games. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers a smoother and more responsive gaming experience with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and higher 120Hz screen refresh rate, allowing for better handling of demanding 3D tasks and gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good 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.
Software Development
5.9/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good 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.
Screen Quality
5.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen might not deliver vibrant colors or sharp images due to lower resolution and limited brightness, making it less suitable for tasks that require visual precision such as general use, engineering, and design. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with its better resolution and brightness, offers crisp and clear visuals that enhance general use and assist with detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate limits gameplay smoothness, making it less ideal for fast-paced 3D gaming. Despite having good color representation for engineering and design, neither laptop excels in 3D gaming, where a high refresh rate is crucial for optimal performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$549
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
"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."
"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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