For general use and portability, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a better battery life and a lighter, more compact design with a touchscreen and higher screen resolution, making it suitable for frequent travelers or users who value versatility and ease of use. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is a more budget-friendly option that still provides good performance for everyday tasks; however, its larger screen and heavier design may not be as convenient for on-the-go use. When it comes to more intensive tasks like engineering and 3D work, Yoga 6’s stronger processor and better general performance could prove more capable. If finances are a constraint and the laptop will predominantly be used for light to moderate activities without the need for a touchscreen, then the IdeaPad could be a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.0/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers better performance for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-tier CPU, double the RAM, and a more capable integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14". Additionally, the Yoga 6 has a superior screen with higher resolution, better color accuracy, and touchscreen functionality, albeit being slightly less portable and louder in operation than the IdeaPad 3.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and the Yoga 6 have adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but may not stand out for their visual fidelity. The Yoga 6 shines in engineering and design due to better color coverage, essential for precise color work, while the IdeaPad 3's more modest color range is less ideal for professional creative work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals, which is key when rendering fast-moving images.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$490
$1,045
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because of their GPUs and screen refresh rates; both have integrated graphics that are suitable for less demanding games and a 60Hz refresh rate that can handle basic gaming needs but are not ideal for high-end gaming which requires more powerful dedicated graphics and higher refresh rates. Both have capable CPUs and good screen quality for everyday use and media consumption, but these factors are secondary to GPU and refresh rate when it comes to gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.1/10
7.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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