The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger, high-quality OLED screen that's great for media consumption and creative tasks, with a powerful processor suitable for intensive tasks, including engineering and 3D work. It is less portable and typically costs more than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", which strikes a balance in affordability, making it a good choice for general use and productivity with decent performance from an AMD processor. However, the IdeaPad may not handle gaming or intensive engineering tasks as well as the ASUS due to a less powerful graphics unit and processor. The Lenovo model could be preferable for those who prioritize portability and looking to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers more memory and a more powerful CPU, ensuring smoother performance for general use, while its OLED screen provides excellent color coverage and contrast, enhancing the visual experience. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has less memory and a less capable CPU, which may lead to slower performance, and although it has a decent IPS screen, it lags behind in color accuracy and contrast compared to the ASUS's OLED display.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED performs better in gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for these tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a less capable GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making its performance in gaming and 3D only fair.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
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
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED delivers vibrant colors and sharp visuals due to its high-resolution OLED display, making it ideal for tasks that require color accuracy like engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's lower-resolution screen provides adequate visuals for everyday tasks. OLED technology isn't typically optimized for the high refresh rates preferred in gaming and 3D work, which is why the ASUS may fall short for those applications. The Lenovo, with its fair display specs, offers a balance between cost and performance for users whose work doesn't demand top-tier color quality or ultra-smooth motion.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$490
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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