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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers higher performance suitable for intense tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a high refresh rate, vibrant OLED screen, and more robust CPU and GPU. However, this comes with a premium price and lesser portability due to its smaller screen and heavier build. On the contrary, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more budget-friendly, with a larger screen suitable for general use and less demanding engineering tasks; it won't perform as well with intensive gaming or specialized software. Its larger screen comes at the cost of lower portability and screen quality compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 in general use primarily due to its superior CPU and RAM, providing faster and more responsive performance, along with a high-quality OLED screen that offers better brightness and color accuracy for an enhanced viewing experience. Despite the ZenBook's strength in performance and screen quality, it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the IdeaPad, which may be larger but offers a longer usage time away from the power outlet and is equipped with a number pad that could be beneficial for number-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with a higher refresh rate screen and more powerful integrated graphics, suited for gaming and 3D rendering, providing smoother motion and better visual performance. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a standard refresh rate and less powerful graphics, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D tasks despite its larger screen.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" in engineering and design due to its significantly more powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and superior screen quality, including higher resolution and OLED technology, essential for detailed and color-accurate work. While both have integrated GPUs sufficient for basic design tasks, the ASUS's portability and better overall build may make it a more favorable option despite potentially higher operating noise and cost.
Content Creation
8.6
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
8.2
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
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
8.6
6.7
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts high resolution and brightness suitable for vivid visuals in everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, complemented by its wide color coverage essential for color accuracy. Conversely, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness required for high-end gaming and fast-paced 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a decent blend of resolution and brightness for general and professional tasks but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to an unsuitable refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$784
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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