If you're looking for a high-performance laptop that excels in creative and engineering tasks, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is superior with its powerful processor, ample memory, and high-resolution OLED screen, which is also ideal for color-sensitive work. However, it is less portable and more expensive. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers good gaming performance with a dedicated graphics card and has a budget-friendly price point, along with a slightly longer battery life and is a bit heavier. It's a solid option for gaming and general use but may fall short for demanding engineering applications due to its less robust processor and lower memory capacity. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with a high-quality OLED touchscreen, superior CPU and RAM, and a premium build, excels in providing a vibrant display and robust performance for general use, though at the cost of shorter battery life and less portability due to its greater weight.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design due to its higher RAM, superior OLED screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, and a more powerful CPU and integrated GPU, which are very important for such tasks. Although the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 offers a dedicated Nvidia GPU and is also competent for engineering and design, it has less RAM and a lower-quality IPS screen, making it less optimal for color-sensitive work, yet its higher portability and solid keyboard make it a good alternative for those who prioritize mobility and typing experience.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
8.6/10
7.2/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 plus a superior panel type, making it excellent for general use and suitable for the detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, which demand quick screen updates for smooth visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 provides satisfactory clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and is capable for engineering and design projects despite lesser color range, but it falls short for gaming and 3D where its refresh rate isn't up to par with dedicated gaming laptops.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU, which provides advanced rendering capabilities and better overall gaming performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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