Which laptop should I choose?
Which laptop should I choose?
I’m searching for a replacement laptop since my current one is experiencing several issues. I’ve decided between two models.
1. Lenovo Ideapad 3 Gaming
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (3/4GHz, 8M)
NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6
8 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
15,6" (39.62cm) 1920x1080 IPS matte
120 Hz
925$ USD
2. Lenovo Ideapad 3 Gaming
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H up to 4.20 GHz
NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
15,6" (39.62cm) 1920x1080 IPS matte
60 Hz
810$ USD
For reference, I’m coming from an i3-7130U | GT 940MX | 8GB RAM | 768p screen | Laptop.
The second option seems superior in most aspects except the display refresh rate. I haven’t used a 120Hz model before, so I’m uncertain if it’s worth it. However, I’ve heard that once you experience 120Hz, it’s hard to go back.
In terms of gaming, I play titles such as Dying Light, Metro Exodus, Minecraft, and I’m not too strict about achieving high frame rates—60fps at low to medium settings is more than sufficient.
I’d also like the device to have a longer lifespan, which is why I’m leaning toward the second model because of its Ryzen 7 processor and increased RAM.
What are your thoughts?
(Also, please don’t suggest another laptop; in my country, other options tend to be more costly. These two are my only realistic choices.)