The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers high performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and complex engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry. The Vivobook Go 12 is meant for general use like web browsing and document editing, with less power for demanding applications. The ROG Strix has a more vivid display and longer battery life, but if portability and cost are your priorities, the Vivobook Go 12 is the better option. If you need a laptop for intensive tasks and value performance over cost and portability, then the ROG Strix G15 is the recommended choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a robust CPU and plentiful RAM, delivering strong performance, which is essential for demanding tasks, plus a high-quality IPS screen that enhances visuals, but it's less portable and has a heavier weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, despite its excellent portability and longer battery life, has an entry-level CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, which makes it less suitable for more intensive general use and multitasking.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in gaming and 3D applications thanks to its powerful AMD RX 6800M GPU and high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, which ensure smooth graphics and fast performance. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 lacks in gaming and 3D capabilities due to its much less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a modest refresh rate of 60Hz, leading to lower graphical performance and less fluid motion.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is suited for engineering and design tasks because it has a powerful processor (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX), a dedicated GPU (AMD RX 6800M), ample RAM, and a high-quality screen. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with a basic CPU (Intel Celeron N4020), integrated graphics, less RAM, and a lower-quality screen, lacks the necessary performance and display capabilities for such demanding work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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
7.3/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
5.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high-quality display with vibrant colors and sufficient brightness, which makes it suitable for general use and color-sensitive engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops may disappoint gamers who seek smoother visual experiences in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its lower resolution and brightness, may not provide the visual clarity and vividness needed for general activities or the precise color representation required for professional engineering and design work, and the poor refresh rate would not be ideal for 3D gaming or creation. In summary, the ROG Strix G15 excels in areas where color accuracy and general visual quality are paramount, while the Vivobook Go 12 is less capable across the board due to its lower-end display characteristics.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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