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The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a powerful combination of a Ryzen 7 processor and an RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also features an OLED display, which provides excellent colors and contrast for creative work. However, it comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen size, which could be preferable for productivity and general use. Its Ryzen 5 processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics are adequate for everyday tasks and light gaming but fall short for more demanding applications. The IdeaPad is also lighter, which improves its portability, but it too doesn't have a dedicated GPU and a lesser display quality compared to the ASUS. In summary, choose the ASUS for high-performance needs and premium display quality but sacrifice some portability and pay more. Opt for the Lenovo for a more budget-conscious option with a larger screen, sufficient for general use, and easier to carry around, but with lower performance for heavy-duty tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, which is more suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the integrated Vega 7 graphics found in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", although both have similar screen refresh rates. The Zenbook's OLED screen and higher battery capacity also provide better screen quality and longer usage, factors that are beneficial for gaming and 3D tasks, but the IdeaPad's larger screen might appeal for increased workspace despite lower screen quality and battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is preferred for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, and its superior screen quality with an OLED display for more precise colors and contrasts. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has less RAM and a less capable integrated GPU, which may not handle intensive engineering applications as well, and its IPS screen, while large, lacks the color accuracy and contrast of the ASUS's OLED.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 15 has a high-resolution display and superior color accuracy, which makes it great for engineering and design work that requires precise color representation, but its lower refresh rate may not suit the fast-paced visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a decent resolution and sufficient brightness that make it suitable for everyday tasks and satisfactory for engineering and design, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize display qualities that benefit general computing and professional creative work, while not focusing on the high refresh rates preferred for gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
12.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$784
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 provides a balance of performance and portability for general use, with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which offers a larger screen but at the expense of lower portability and shorter battery life. While both have high-quality displays, the ASUS boasts better screen quality with an OLED panel, translating to superior colors and contrasts, and both have enough storage for typical use, though the Lenovo has an available RAM slot for future upgrades.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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