The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more expensive and offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and general engineering tasks, thanks to its higher-resolution OLED screen and better color accuracy. It's also more portable and has a backlit keyboard, but its battery life is shorter. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is less expensive, has more storage, and a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and lighter engineering tasks. Its larger screen and number pad might be advantageous for productivity but it's less portable due to its size and weight. It is also less suitable for intensive gaming or color work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a high-resolution display and superior color accuracy, making it ideal for tasks that require visual precision such as engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate is less suited for the fast-paced visuals of gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" provides ample screen space and decent resolution for everyday tasks and professional work, yet it shares a similar shortfall in refresh rate for gaming and 3D rendering. For general usage, both laptops' displays deliver pleasing brightness and clarity, but for specialized tasks, the ASUS excels in color-sensitive projects while neither are optimal for gaming due to the refresh rate limitations.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$784
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, but its battery life is shorter compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which offers a larger screen, longer battery life, and better storage capacity which may be preferable for extended general use without the need for frequent recharging or additional external storage.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a higher screen refresh rate which provides smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17". Although both laptops have integrated GPUs which are typically less powerful than dedicated gaming graphics cards, the ASUS' GPU combined with its OLED screen would offer better gaming and 3D performance in comparison to the Lenovo's Vega 7 and IPS display.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
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
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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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