The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers excellent screen quality with OLED technology, ideal for color-sensitive work, and powerful performance for intensive tasks like engineering or 3D modeling, but it comes with a higher price and slightly less battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a larger screen that's better for multitasking and longer battery life, ideal for extended use, at a more affordable price. However, it has lesser performance capabilities, which could affect usage for demanding applications. Consider the ASUS if performance and screen quality are a priority and the Lenovo for a more budget-friendly option with a larger screen and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with a high-end CPU, more RAM, an OLED screen, and the combination of high resolution and better color coverage makes it well-suited for tasks demanding good screen quality and performance, at the expense of shorter battery life and less portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17".
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
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 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and superior integrated GPU, along with its high-resolution OLED screen that provides excellent color accuracy and contrast. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a mid-range CPU, less RAM which could limit complex task management, an adequate integrated GPU, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, making it less suited for detailed engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" 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
7.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" 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
6.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks that are visually striking for everyday tasks and professional design work where color accuracy is paramount; however, the lower refresh rate is a downside for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion can appear less smooth. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" provides a sizable screen estate with decent brightness and resolution, making it comfortable for both general use and engineering tasks, yet its standard refresh rate and panel type fall short for the high-paced action expected by gamers and 3D professionals. For both laptops, the limitations for gaming and 3D use stem from lesser refresh rates which are crucial for a fluid visual experience in fast-moving scenes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$784
$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 17" costs $784.
"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 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 S 15 OLED 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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