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The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a premium OLED display, better battery life, and is significantly lighter, which makes it more portable and suitable for general business use or multimedia consumption. It features higher RAM and a solid processor with a mid-range NVIDIA RTX graphics card, decent for engineering workloads and light gaming. However, it comes at a higher price point. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a high-refresh-rate IPS screen, geared towards gaming with a budget-friendly price tag. It boasts a capable processor but has less RAM than the ASUS. It's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but more aligned with gaming or heavy processing tasks. As a newer model, it may also have more current features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 boasts superior screen resolution and brightness, which along with a high-quality panel type, renders vivid and sharp content for everyday tasks and design work, while the wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation crucial for engineering and graphical design. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 provides decent general and design performance due to good screen resolution and adequate color coverage, but similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to its refresh rate limitations.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is favored for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, longer battery life, and lighter build, making it more portable, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's advantage lies in its additional RAM slot for potential upgrades and higher screen refresh rate, although it has a lower color coverage and shorter battery life which might not cater to those who prize long periods of use away from a power source. Both laptops possess sizable storage and capable CPUs, but the Zenbook prioritizes screen quality and portability, and the IdeaPad Gaming 3 leans towards a better keyboard and upgrade potential, with tradeoffs in speaker quality and heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers an OLED screen which generally provides better color quality than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's IPS display, but the IdeaPad Gaming 3 boasts a higher screen refresh rate, which is preferable for smoother gaming and 3D applications. Although both have fair GPUs suitable for gaming, the ASUS includes a more powerful RTX 3050 Ti, which will perform better with visually demanding tasks than the IdeaPad's RTX 2050.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is equipped with an OLED screen, offering superior color accuracy and vibrancy, which is essential for design tasks, and has higher RAM for multitasking in engineering software; whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 features a higher refresh rate display and hardware ray tracing, enhancing the visual experience and renderings for both gaming and engineering projects. The Zenbook Pro is lighter and has a longer battery life, favoring portability, but the IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better keyboard and an additional RAM slot for future upgrades, making it somewhat more customizable for increasing performance demands.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $549 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
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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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."
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"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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