ASUS FX506II-AL057T Vs. Lenovo Gaming IdeaPad 3

Danstar on 28/08/2020 - 23:11
Last edited 28/08/2020 - 23:11

So I’m after a low to mid end gaming laptop and have come down to these 2. I know of the ASUS issues with the average screen and over heating issues. But I’ve also seen some great reviews. I’m not going to use it for heavy gaming. Maybe csgo for an hour or two a week and the kids might use it for roblox or some Vr games if desktop pc in use.

I’m not too familiar with Lenovo’s and their gaming range. What’s some of you ozb’ers advice/recommendations

ASUS $1500

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor 2.9 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.2 GHz) Office Includes 1 month Trial for New Microsoft Office 365 Customers Operating System Windows 10 (64bit) Total System Memory 16GB DDR4-3200 Memory Max 32GB Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM Storage 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD M.2 slots support either SATA and NVMe 1 x slot Display FHD (1920x1080) 16: 9 Refresh Rate 144Hz Display output 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x TypeC (DP 1.4a) Discrete/Optimus Optimus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with ROG Boost Graphic Memory 4GB GDDR6 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0 USB Ports 1x Type A USB 2.0, 1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2x Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface 1x 3.5mm combo Audio Jack Audio Built-in array microphone Keyboard Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB Security BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection, Kensington Lock Webcam HD 720P Battery 48WHrs, 3SIP, 3-cell Li-ion Battery Pack AC Adapter 150W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 7.5A, 150W, Input: 100240V AC 50/60Hz universal Dimensions 35.9(W) x 25.6(D) x 2.47 2.49 (H) cm Weight 2.3 KG (with 3 cell battery)

Lenovo $$1260

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (6C / 12T, 3.0 / 4.0GHz, 3MB L2 / 8MB L3)
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64
Display Type
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare, 120Hz
Memory
2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
Hard Drive
256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe + 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5"
Warranty
1 Year Depot
AC Adapter
135W Slim Tip
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6
Battery
Integrated 45Wh
Camera
720p
Fingerprint Reader
None
Keyboard
Blue LED Backlit, English
Wireless
11ac, 2x2 + BT5.0

Poll Options

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    ASUS
  • 2
    Lenovo
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Comments

  • crentist on 29/08/2020 - 02:27
    +1

    I've heard the Asus has some heating issues, look into that. I have last years model and it's quite good, you could definitely do some heavy gaming if you want to.
    I had an issue with one of the fans getting a bit noisy and needing replacement, but didn't affect operation other than being a little annoying.

    Other than that, it feels pretty sturdy, and I've liked that it's easy to add extra ram and storage. The Lenovo doesn't look very good for upgradeability, if that matters to you.

    The only thing I feel is missing is a usb-c port, for 2 external displays. But the new model fixes that, so all good

    • Danstar on 29/08/2020 - 08:12

      Wouldn’t really upgrade anything internally.

      Main use would be for kids using it for home schooling during this lockdown for us in Melbourne.

      • dheywood on 29/08/2020 - 10:35

        Why a gaming laptop then?

        • Danstar on 29/08/2020 - 11:26

          Cos a “business” type
          Laptop are generally similar prices have have no dedicated graphics.

          I’ll use it every now and then to maybe ply cs and they might use it when they sleep over grandndpadents house to play Roblox / fortnite

  • klonky on 29/08/2020 - 07:43

    The Asus is $1900 not $1500 and Lenovo don't seem to have the AMD version ideapad 3 in Australia

    • Danstar on 29/08/2020 - 08:10

      I can get that ASUS for $1500

      And

      Lenovo https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-3-serie…

      • klonky on 29/08/2020 - 08:57

        Oh right! Have you considered the Lenovo Legion 5? It's pretty good price when on sale.

        • Danstar on 29/08/2020 - 09:15

          I did. But need one sooner rather than later. There’s an Acer someone posted just now that look alright too. But can’t find screen info

  • dheywood on 29/08/2020 - 08:14
    +1

    I go for the Asus over the Lenovo. Not a fan of the consumer grade Lenovo. ThinkPad or nothing.

    I'd suggest looking at some of the deals available from Dell Factory Outlet: https://www.dell.com/en-au/outlet/shop/laptops-tablets/g-ser…

    Or maybe even something from Metabox, they always have sales on: https://www.metabox.com.au/store/Gaming-Laptops

    I personally ended up deciding between Dell and Metabox recently.
    At the time, Metabox offered better value for what I wanted.
    I went for the 17" Alpha-X with i7/16Gb/256Gb/1660Ti/144Hz.
    Plenty of upgrade options for SSD and ram. I've since added another 1Tb NVMe drive.
    Can take 2x M.2 drives and a 2.5" and up to 64Gb ram.

    • Danstar on 29/08/2020 - 11:26

      Never heard of this meta box box. Looking at it now

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