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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is more portable and lighter, making it suitable for those who value ease of carrying. It has a brighter IPS display, which offers better colors and viewing angles than the V15's TN panel, ensuring a nicer screen experience, especially outdoors or under bright lights. If you prioritize storage and memory as well as a slightly larger screen, the Lenovo V15 could be a superior choice; however, the tradeoff is a heavier weight and a lower-quality display. Both laptops are equipped with the same processor, so performance should be relatively balanced for general use and multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
5.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 has a better screen for software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a fair screen quality for general use, engineering, and design tasks, mainly because while it offers decent resolution and brightness, it does not cover a wide range of color gamuts, which may affect the accuracy in color-intensive tasks. For gaming and 3D, a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals and responsiveness; the IdeaPad 3 falls short here, making it less suitable for these activities despite its adequate resolution and panel type. Conversely, the Lenovo V15's screen quality is less adequate across the board due to lower resolution and brightness, which impacts the clarity and enjoyment for general use, as well as the precision required for engineering, design, and the immersive experience in gaming and 3D.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is rated fair for general use largely due to its adequate RAM and processor for everyday tasks, and good portability with a very good battery life and lightweight design, but it has limitations in screen quality and storage. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 is considered good for general use because it offers a more powerful CPU and larger RAM which are excellent for multitasking, along with a significantly greater storage capacity; however, it falls short in portability with a heavier build and lower battery life, and also has a poorer quality display and speaker system.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and the Lenovo V15 are both fair choices for gaming and 3D tasks as they share the same AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU with integrated Vega 7 graphics, which provides decent performance for lighter gaming; however, they may not handle heavy 3D tasks as efficiently as dedicated GPUs. Both laptops also have a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but less ideal for high-end gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates; additionally, both have similar CPUs and screen qualities, which are important but less critical for gaming performance than the GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a good balance of screen quality with an IPS panel and portability due to its lighter weight, but it has less RAM and storage than the Lenovo V15, which may limit performance in heavy engineering tasks. While the Lenovo V15 offers more RAM and storage, which is advantageous for design software, its TN screen panel is inferior in color reproduction and viewing angles compared to the IPS panel of the IdeaPad, which could matter in design work.
Content Creation
7.1
7.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
7.1
7.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
6.5
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$489
$493
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $489 and the Lenovo V15 costs $493.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$489 | $493 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.1 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.76" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.49" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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