If your priority is gaming, 3D rendering, or high-performance tasks and you can afford a higher price, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 with its powerful processor and advanced graphics card is a good investment. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which is more budget-friendly and suitable for basic tasks like browsing, office applications, and light multitasking. The IdeaPad offers modest performance with lower specs, but it's easier to carry and has better battery life. Consider your needs and budget carefully to determine the best fit for your lifestyle and usage. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
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 battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers superior performance for general use with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and better screen quality which translates to smoother multitasking and more vibrant visuals; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and it has a shorter battery life compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is more portable and has longer battery life, which is convenient for on-the-go use, but its less powerful CPU, lower amount of RAM, and lower-quality screen mean it doesn't handle demanding tasks as well and the display isn't as sharp or vivid.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
5.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, essential for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a lower tier GPU and a slower screen refresh rate, which can result in less fluid graphics and slower performance in these tasks. Additionally, the Aorus 17 generally has a more powerful CPU and higher screen quality which further enhance gaming and 3D experiences, compared to the IdeaPad 3, which may not match up in these aspects.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a powerful GPU, and a high-quality display, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, an integrated GPU with less power, and a lower-quality screen, making it less suitable for such intensive use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
7.5/10
6.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
8.0/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers a vibrant and sharp display with sufficient brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and video watching. In engineering and design, the Aorus 17's wider color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction, essential for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" also falls short due to inferior color accuracy and resolution, impacting all use cases negatively.
Portability
Fair
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 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
$1,700
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 17 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
99,495
Recommendations made
21,558
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.