If you need a laptop for gaming or intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition would serve you well with its higher performance, but it is heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, if you prioritize a lightweight laptop with longer battery life for general use like web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 would be a better choice, although it won't handle demanding tasks as efficiently as the Strix G15. 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 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers better performance for general use with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality screen, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which is lighter and can be used on-the-go for longer but has a less powerful processor and less RAM, making it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a high-performance GPU (AMD RX 6800M) and a high screen refresh rate of 300Hz, which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a more basic GPU (AMD Radeon 610M) and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for the demanding graphics and fast-paced action typical in gaming and 3D renderings.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a display that offers crisp resolution and good brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, along with a wide color gamut that helps in color-sensitive tasks. However, its refresh rate is not as high as specialized gaming displays, which can make it less appealing for fast-paced 3D gaming where screen fluidity is crucial. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides acceptable image quality for routine activities and engineering applications, though its narrower color coverage and average refresh rate limit its effectiveness for professional design and high-end gaming.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good 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
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$450
$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 14 costs $450.
"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."
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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