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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more affordable and offers a large 17.3-inch screen with a number pad on the keyboard, making it suitable for general use and productivity tasks. However, it's heavier and thicker, which reduces portability. On the other hand, the more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a smaller 13.5-inch touchscreen with higher resolution, is lighter and thinner, has longer battery life, and is marketed as a premium business laptop with additional features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and facial recognition. The ThinkPad might be more suitable for professionals on the go who need a versatile, high-quality device with better security features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both offer sufficient resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display essential for everyday tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design applications, these laptops provide a wide color gamut, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means they're not ideal for 3D applications and gaming that demand smooth motion and quick screen updates for an immersive experience.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$784
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is equipped with a capable AMD CPU, a large 17" IPS screen optimal for multitasking, and offers a sturdy build for general use, but due to its larger size and weight, it is less portable and has a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is limited in gaming and 3D tasks by its integrated AMD Vega graphics and standard refresh rate, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a similarly modest gaming capability due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and the same standard refresh rate. Both will suffice for casual gaming, but their integrated GPUs and 60Hz screens don't cater to the demands of more graphics-intensive games and high-frame-rate experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's AMD Ryzen processor and Vega 7 graphics are adequate for engineering tasks, but its 8GB of RAM and standard screen resolution limit its performance for intensive design work; the larger screen is better for multitasking but reduces portability.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.2
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$784 | $725 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.49 lbs | 2.54 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 11.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.79" | 9.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | Intel i5-1130G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 44.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 307 nits | 451 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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