Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a balance of portability and screen quality, suitable for everyday tasks, but with modest CPU and RAM, its performance may not be top-tier for more demanding applications. The 15" model provides a slightly larger screen and potentially better keyboard experience due to size, but both share similar battery life constraints and are geared towards users prioritizing general use over high-end performance.

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For general use, a laptop screen's crispness and readability are paramount, which depends on resolution and brightness; the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" might have adequate resolution and brightness, but the 15" model falls short, leading to a less satisfactory visual experience. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial for the work's fidelity, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 models' limited color gamut coverage means colors aren't as vibrant or true-to-life as professionals require. When it comes to 3D applications, which are sensitive to visual fluidity and detail, both IdeaPad 3 models are hindered by lower refresh rates and resolution, making them less ideal for immersive gaming or 3D rendering.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better GPU with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 and a higher quality IPS screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, providing a more suitable experience for gaming and 3D applications than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15", which has a weaker Intel UHD Xe G4 GPU and a lower resolution TN screen of 1366 x 768.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor, integrated Vega 7 graphics, and sharper IPS display with higher resolution, which are critical for such tasks. Although both models have similar RAM, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is considered poor for engineering and design because it is equipped with a less powerful Intel i3-1115G4 processor, weaker integrated Intel UHD Xe G4 graphics, and a lower-quality TN display with a lower resolution.

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