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Updated January 10, 2024·

The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its OLED display, higher performance hardware, and lighter weight, is better for those who need power for tasks like 3D rendering and value a premium build. Its higher cost reflects its advanced features, such as a backlit keyboard and additional USB-C ports. Contrastingly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger screen and extended battery life at a more affordable price, making it ideal for general use, especially for those who prioritize screen real estate and budget friendliness over portability and top-tier performance. Neither is best for intensive gaming despite the ASUS's slightly higher suitability for less demanding games. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.7
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.3
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,300
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
$479
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The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $479.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.5
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
6.1
3.9/10
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
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.6
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Zenbook 14X
IdeaPad 3 17"
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for software development.

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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS Zenbook 14XLenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
ASUS Zenbook 14XLenovo IdeaPad 3 17"

GENERAL

Price
$1,300
$479
Release Date
April 1, 2022April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67''15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78''
Weight
3.09 lbs4.49 lbs
Width
12.25"15.71"
Depth
8.71"10.79"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
01
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
63 Wh45 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"17.3"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
2880 x 18001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
339 nits307 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/106.5/10
Portability Score
8.6/107.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/106/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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ASUS Zenbook 14X

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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"

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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"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."

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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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