When deciding between the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", consider the following: the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs more, but offers a more powerful Intel i5 processor suited for intensive tasks and has a higher resolution OLED screen, which could be better for entertainment and creative work. However, it is less portable due to its weight. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is lighter and more budget-friendly, with a less powerful Intel i3 processor, making it suitable for basic tasks and general use. It also features a TN panel with a lower resolution, which might be less desirable for high-quality visual content but could offer longer battery life due to lower power consumption. Consider your need for performance, screen quality, portability, and your budget when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
6.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its higher-quality OLED screen and more robust processor, offers sharper visuals and stronger performance for demanding applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" which makes trade-offs like a lower resolution screen and a less powerful processor for cost savings, potentially appealing to those who prioritize budget over screen quality and CPU performance. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 boasts a larger screen size for those who prefer a bigger display despite its lower screen quality, plus it includes a number pad on the keyboard, which might be beneficial for certain users.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
5.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its higher-performance CPU, advanced integrated GPU, and OLED screen with high resolution and color coverage, is designed for intensive tasks like engineering and design work. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a lower-performing CPU, basic integrated GPU, and a TN screen with a lower resolution and limited color range, making it less suitable for demanding engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.3/10
6.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
6.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
8.4/10
5.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 stands out with a sharper display and higher brightness, making text and images more clear and vivid, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a lower resolution and brightness, resulting in less crisp and dimmer visuals. For engineering and design, the ASUS's display covers a wider range of colors, offering more accurate color reproduction crucial for detailed work, whereas the Lenovo's more limited color range may not render colors with the same precision. Gamers and professionals in 3D fields will find the ASUS lacks the high refresh rates that deliver smooth motion, but it still offers better resolution and panel quality compared to the Lenovo, which falls short on all accounts for gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 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.
Cost
$548
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides a better gaming and 3D experience than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" due to its superior integrated GPU and higher screen refresh rate. While both have similar CPUs which are somewhat important for these tasks, the ASUS laptop also benefits from better screen quality, contributing to a more visually impressive and responsive gaming experience.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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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