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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prize screen real estate and superior visuals, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with its larger display and IPS technology offers better viewing angles and color reproduction, which is suitable for content consumption and general work. However, its larger size and heavier weight detract from portability. Conversely, the Lenovo V15, while more modest in size with a smaller TN display that offers narrower viewing angles, compensates with double the storage and additional memory, which can contribute to improved multitasking and smoother performance for everyday tasks. Additionally, the V15's lighter weight makes it more convenient to carry around. If you're on a tighter budget and value portability and system memory over display quality, the V15 may suit you more. On the other hand, for a better visual experience and a bit more cost, you might prefer the IdeaPad 3 17". 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 V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17".
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
5.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger and higher resolution display with better brightness, which enhances the visual experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, though it might lack wide color gamuts crucial for precise color work. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15's screen, with compromised resolution, brightness, and color range, fails to meet the mark for general use, professional creative work, and gaming, leading to an overall diminished visual experience.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have good portability, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$784
$579
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
307.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.1
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 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo V15 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications due to their similar integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 7 GPUs which handle moderate graphics tasks but may struggle with more demanding games and 3D work; they also share a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates. The IdeaPad 3 has a larger IPS display with better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, while the V15 uses a TN panel which generally has faster response times but poorer color reproduction and viewing angles.
Engineering and Design
6.6
6.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" suits engineering and design use due to its better screen quality and larger display with higher color accuracy, which aids in detailed visual tasks, but its larger size and weight compromise portability compared to the Lenovo V15, which, while more portable due to being lighter and having a smaller screen, suffers from lower screen quality that is less ideal for such tasks. Both have similar central and graphics processing capabilities, but the Lenovo V15 offers more RAM, which could improve multitasking and complex project handling despite its inferior screen and build quality; therefore, the choice depends on whether screen size and quality or system memory and portability are prioritized for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
5.8/10
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 IdeaPad 3 17" and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
5.8/10
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 17" 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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.
Build Quality
6.5
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$784 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.49 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.71" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.79" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 307 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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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