The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is typically more expensive but offers powerful performance suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks due to its superior graphics card and processor, ample storage, and larger memory. Although its battery life is shorter, it's a suitable choice if performance is a priority and mobility is not a concern. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and has a longer battery life, making it a decent option for general use and light gaming, assuming the lower performance capabilities meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15P
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P offers superior gaming performance due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a faster screen refresh rate of up to 300 Hz, which allows for smoother gameplay visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 that comes with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a 120 Hz refresh rate. While both laptops feature a similar screen size and quality, the higher-end GPU and refresh rate in the Aorus 15P greatly enhance gaming and 3D application performance, making it a more suitable choice for demanding gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is more suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, and a substantial 32 GB of RAM which are critical for demanding tasks; plus, it boasts a high refresh rate display although it sacrifices battery life and is slightly heavier than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 have panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, which makes them suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing the web or using office applications. For engineering and design, they offer good color accuracy, covering a wide color spectrum necessary for precise work in applications that demand color fidelity, but they may not be the top performers in their class for professional color grading tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can hinder the smooth visual experience that's crucial for fast-paced games or rendering 3D graphics, despite having decent resolution and panel technology.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has 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.
Cost
$1,950
$549
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P has a price of $1,950 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P is equipped with a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, suitable for multitasking and media consumption, but with limited portability and shorter battery life; conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, while also having a decent CPU and IPS screen for various tasks, offers better battery life and slightly better portability, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and longer usage times without sacrificing too much performance. Both models cover general user needs, but the Aorus focuses on raw computing strength and display quality whereas the IdeaPad leans toward efficient energy usage and ease of carrying around.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Gigabyte Aorus 15P both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15P 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 Gigabyte Aorus 15P and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops
"The Aorus 15P is a high-end gaming laptop with fast 360 Hz display. Gaming performance in the Aorus 15P YD is very high thanks to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 installed here. However, with the use of the Intel Core i7-11800H, CPU performance also closes in on the strong competition from AMD. SSD performance is excellent as well, and it leaves no room for criticism. Thanks to the built-in Intel Core i7-11800H, the system performance of the Aorus 15P YD increases significantly."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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