The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, while more expensive, offers significantly better performance suitable for 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks due to its high-end processor and graphics card. If you need a powerful machine and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the Aorus 15X is a good choice. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is much more affordable and lighter, making it better for general use and portability. However, with its basic processor and integrated graphics, it's not suitable for intensive tasks. Also, consider the higher resolution and faster refresh rate of the Aorus 15X for a better visual experience compared to the lower resolution screen of the IdeaPad. If battery life is crucial, the IdeaPad may last longer on a charge, being less power-intensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aorus 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is likely to excel in general use due to its high-end CPU and ample RAM, plus superior screen quality offering a better visual experience, but this comes with less portability and a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has modest specs with less storage and a basic screen, making it fairly suited for general tasks and more portable with longer battery life, but it may struggle with more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
5.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X, with its advanced Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 240, is tailored for high-performance gaming and 3D tasks, offering smooth visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
5.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is equipped with a more powerful CPU, substantially higher RAM, and a high-end GPU which makes it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher quality screen that enhances visual clarity and color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
7.7/10
6.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
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
8.2/10
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X likely uses a higher resolution and brighter display, which provides clearer and more vibrant images suitable for general tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's display may appear dimmer and less sharp due to a lower resolution. For engineering and design, the Aorus 15X probably covers a wider range of colors as defined by industry standards like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, thus delivering more accurate color representation critical for professional work; the IdeaPad 3, in contrast, might have limited color coverage, affecting its ability to display precise color gradations. For 3D and gaming, the Aorus 15X's monitor is not on par due to a lower refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion and responsiveness, while the IdeaPad 3 also falls short in this aspect, but due to its lower-tier overall display specifications.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and Gigabyte Aorus 15X both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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