The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is the better fit for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its robust processor and superior graphics unit, making it suitable for high-performance needs. However, this model is heavier and has a shorter battery life, so it's less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. The Vivobook, on the other hand, is better suited for general use such as browsing and office applications, as it is more affordable, lighter, and with longer battery life, though it has less storage, less RAM, and a less powerful processor and graphics, limiting its capability for high-demand applications. 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
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior general use capabilities due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS display, and robust battery life, albeit less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less capable Intel Celeron CPU, minimal RAM, a lower-tier TN display, and weaker battery capacity, which despite being lighter and more portable, falls short in performance for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.5/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is equipped with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU and an AMD Radeon GPU which are well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, and it also has a high refresh rate screen which is crucial for smooth gameplay; whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a lower-tier Intel Celeron CPU and integrated graphics, along with a standard refresh rate display, making it insufficient for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.4/10
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 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels for engineering and design thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, ample 16GB RAM, high-end AMD RX 6800M GPU, and superior IPS screen quality, which are crucial for demanding tasks and detailed graphics work. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB RAM, basic Intel UHD Graphics, and lower-quality TN screen, lacks the necessary power and display capabilities for such specialized applications.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 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
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a solid balance with its display, providing good resolution and adequate brightness for everyday tasks, alongside wide color gamut coverage that benefits engineering and design work by offering more accurate color representation. However, despite these strengths, its screen may lag in refresh rate, making it less ideal for fluid motion necessary in gaming and 3D applications. Contrastingly, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, while budget-friendly, compromises on screen quality across all fronts, with potentially lower resolution, dimmer brightness, and narrower color gamuts, resulting in less satisfactory visual performance for both general use and specialized tasks like engineering or 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 15 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 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
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$240
$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 15 costs $240.
"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 Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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