Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 7
Display measurement: 15.6 inches
Show: Decision of 1920×1080
Capability: 512 GB SSD, 1 TB SSD (multi-drive choices)
Chip: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H
Digicam: 720p webcam
Audio system: stereo audio system
Weight: 5.1 lbs
Lenovo’s IdeaPad vary has been round for years and there are actually gaming variations just like the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 7 that deliver the corporate’s give attention to portability to the extra gaming laptop computer market.
Sadly, although, it is a bit of a combined bag. That is as a result of, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 comes with 512GB of SSD storage (we have seen a lot much less for a similar worth), the display is 1080p decision and the decision is 720p.
The great factor is, if that is not a problem for you, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is a strong card for 1080p gaming efficiency, which means you possibly can get pleasure from loads of titles or do some artistic work with out feeling too held again.
It additionally has a shocking design that units it aside from Lenovo’s different fashions, with a “spur” on the again of the laptop computer that sits behind the hinge, and it is available in Onyx Grey and Glacier White – we’re fairly a in favor of the latter.
Finally, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 is fairly normal for a laptop computer of this worth, missing the bells and whistles you may hope for.
For
- 3050 GPU is highly effective for a laptop computer
- 512 GB of SSD storage
- Respectable worth
In return for
- 1080p monitor
- Lack of ports
- 720p webcam
Display measurement: 14-inch OLED display
Show: Decision of 2880×1800
Capability: SSD of 512 GB
Chip: Intel Core i5-11300H processor 3.1 GHz
Digicam: 720p webcam
Audio system: stereo audio system
Weight: 3.09 lbs
At first look, the ASUS Vivobook Professional 14 is sort of completely different from its Lenovo counterpart. Positive, there’s one other disappointing 720p digicam (I hope 2023 is the yr the business defaults to 1080p) and a decently sized keyboard and trackpad.
Then again, there’s a way more understated design – though we might name it boring. It is not unhealthy, it simply does not fairly catch the attention, with a lot of cheesy housing parts.
Open it up although and the distinction turns into obvious with the 14-inch show providing a considerably sharper 2800×1800 decision over Lenovo’s 1080p various, and the OLED panel is considerably brighter too.
ASUS additionally presents loads of customized choices, however they’re rather less customizable than Lenovo’s (at the very least on the time of writing). Nonetheless, the GTX 1650 obtainable as an possibility is not almost as highly effective because the RTX 3050 within the Lenovo, so some avid gamers will possible get away with that alone.
For
- Excellent show
- Many ports
In return for
- Smaller view
- Boring design
- 720p webcam
Lenovo and Asus is probably not the primary manufacturers you consider whenever you consider computer systems, however they’ve each been within the enterprise for years and thrive on different choices between purposeful workstations and high-performance gaming units.
Nevertheless, each producers supply an enormous variety of units, which makes a real “one-to-one” comparability tough. Nonetheless, we went by pricing to match the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop computer to the ASUS Vivobook Professional 14.
So why these machines? Each are available at round £800-£900, and have loads of variations that make a comparability worthwhile, whereas additionally sharing numerous frequent floor. They’re splendid for each work and play, with pretty spectacular specs, however there’s additionally a transparent winner.
For different comparisons, make sure you try our have a look at the iMac versus the Dell Inspiron 27 or Alienware versus Asus.
Lenovo vs Asus: design
A laptop computer can solely change a couple of issues earlier than it feels too unfamiliar for mass consumption, however the IdeaPad Gaming’s rear opening (which features a collection of vents to chill the machine) actually units it aside from different comparable machines. It is not probably the most beautiful laptop computer, nevertheless it actually does not damage that it is extra eye-catching, particularly within the white model.
Then again, the ASUS Vivobook Professional 14 is, properly, a laptop computer – and a fairly modern one at that. The 2-tone end between the grey of the keyboard and surrounding space after which the black bezel across the display is good, and it actually seems to be a bit extra premium – even when the cheesy supplies say in any other case in some areas.
We have given this one to Lenovo to take slightly extra artistic threat, however after all it is completely subjective relying on whether or not you need your laptop computer to face out or not.
Winner: Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Lenovo vs. Asus: Show
Okay, we admit, this one can be a bit on the subjective aspect. That is as a result of your choice for viewing on a laptop computer, between these two choices, comes right down to decision versus display measurement.
The Vivobook Professional could have a smaller 14-inch display, nevertheless it has a 2.8K decision that makes for a a lot sharper picture than on the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
It is also an OLED display, which means it is a lot brighter and with a lot deeper blacks. Then again, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has an IPS panel that may usually be too darkish below sure lighting circumstances.
The Lenovo does have the next refresh price, however for our cash we might go for the ASUS right here.
Winner: ASUS Vivobook Professional 14
Lenovo vs Asus: audio
Laptop computer audio system have historically been greater than satisfactory, at the very least till you get to the high-end MacBook Professional audio output, however that is one other class the place the ASUS Vivobook Professional 14 reigns supreme.
That is as a result of it has harmon/kardon audio system that supply spectacular bass in such a small kind issue. Then again, the Lenovo audio system aren’t mad, however they’re simply not nice at isolating highs or lows, so every thing looks like it should match collectively within the center.
In fact, when you nonetheless need to put on headphones, this can be a lifeless finish.
Winner: ASUS Vivobook Professional 14
Lenovo vs Asus: Efficiency
That is the place issues get slightly higher for the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, as out of the field the Lenovo has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 which handily outshines the ASUS Vivobook Professional’s built-in Iris Xe graphics as proven within the base mannequin.
Nevertheless, for across the similar worth, you will get an NVIDIA GTX 1650 put in, which improves issues significantly.
However if you wish to play video games, we’re going for the Lenovo right here. Even with the 1650, there is a 74% enhance in 3D pace with the RTX 3050. Whereas the 1650 will serve you nice for artistic work, we might suggest the extra highly effective GPU for avid gamers.
Winner: Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Lenovo vs. Asus: worth
Given the wins in nearly each class right here besides efficiency and design (and even that’s subjective), it is exhausting to look previous the ASUS Vivobook Professional 15. It is only a extra well-rounded machine, with a greater display and higher audio – and it prices about the identical.
In fact, when you insist on shopping for a laptop computer with a much bigger display, it is more durable to promote, which is why the Lenovo’s 15.6-inch display is likely to be your finest guess. For us, although, you get a lot extra with the ASUS that it is a simple win.
Winner: ASUS Vivobook Professional 14
Lenovo vs. Asus: Verdict
As you possibly can in all probability inform, the ASUS Vivobook Professional 14 is our winner right here, handily beating the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 for any use besides gaming.
Whereas Lenovo’s laptop computer has a singular design, the darkish display, weaker audio system, and cheap-feeling keyboard cannot make the transfer to the 15.6-inch show worthy.
