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Updated January 12, 2024·
For better gaming and other performance-intensive tasks such as 3D modeling or video editing, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is more suitable with its higher-end graphics card and processor. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which could be a concern if you require portability and longer unplugged usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15 offers more storage and double the RAM for handling multiple tasks at once, and it's lighter with potentially better battery life, making it more convenient for general use and carrying around, plus it has Windows 11 Pro which might be beneficial for business-oriented features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2
6.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher-tier CPU and GPU, which translates to better performance in tasks requiring intensive computational power, and an IPS display with higher color accuracy compared to the Lenovo V15.
Screen Quality
7.2
5.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's screen is better for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and superior panel type, which provide clearer images and wider viewing angles, but it falls short for gaming as refresh rate is critical for smooth motion and it's not on par with dedicated gaming displays. The Lenovo V15's screen is not as strong in these aspects with lower resolution and a lesser quality panel, which results in a less vivid and sharp experience for any use case, including general computing and detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design. Both lack the high color accuracy crucial for professional engineering and design work, while their modest refresh rates are not ideal for the fast-paced visuals needed in 3D applications and gaming.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 both have good portability, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Lenovo V15 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
6.5
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 with its Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz outperforms the Lenovo V15, which uses an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU and has a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making the IdeaPad Gaming 3 more suitable for smoother gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
7.3
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.3
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
7.2
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$549
$579
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a price of $549 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.1 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.49" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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