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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is on the higher end of the price spectrum and offers top-of-the-line performance perfect for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. Its OLED screen provides excellent color reproduction and is suitable for professional creative work. However, note that it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is much more affordable, more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but it's less powerful with modest performance suitable primarily for general use and not demanding tasks. Its screen and build are also less premium compared to the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for performance and professional work or the Lenovo for affordability and everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- 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 14"
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use owing to its superior CPU, large RAM, and high-quality OLED screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life than some alternatives. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a balance of fair general-use performance with satisfactory portability and longer battery life, though it compromises on screen quality and processing power.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and superior OLED screen quality, but carries higher weight making it less portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, on the other hand, has a more modest integrated AMD graphics and IPS screen, suitable for casual gaming and 3D work, benefiting from greater portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is better for engineering and design because it has a high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and an OLED screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, useful for intensive tasks and precise visual work. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and lower screen quality but offers greater portability and quieter operation, making it a fair choice for less demanding engineering tasks and general use.
Content Creation
8.7
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
8.3
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
8.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for its high-resolution display that offers sharp and vibrant visuals for everyday tasks and design work, benefiting from rich color gamuts that accurately represent a wide range of colors for precision in engineering and creative software. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which can make fast-paced scenes less smooth. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a fair display for basic tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness, but its color range and refresh rate aren't ideal for professional design or fluid gaming experiences.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$390
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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