If you need a laptop that excels in gaming and intensive tasks such as 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is equipped with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for these purposes. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and offers longer battery life, which enhances its portability. It's suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption but may not handle gaming or intensive applications as well as the ROG Strix G15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good for general use
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
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers powerful performance with a high-end CPU, more RAM, and a dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for general use that may involve more demanding applications; however, its bulkier size and shorter battery life may restrict its portability. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, while offering longer battery life and being lighter, falls short in performance due to a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which could make it less suited for intensive tasks, but its portability makes it a good option for on-the-go usage.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
5.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is well-equipped for engineering and design tasks with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, dedicated gaming-grade GPU, and a high-quality screen, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its modest CPU, less RAM, integrated GPU, and lower screen quality, is less suited to handle demanding engineering software and detailed design work. Additionally, the ROG Strix G15's keyboard and speaker quality support extended use and multimedia tasks, but it's heavier and less portable compared to the lighter and more portable Vivobook Go 14, which, however, compromises on keyboard feel and audio performance.
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 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
7.2/10
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 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
7.1/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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 offers a high-quality display with vibrant colors and sharp resolution that benefits both everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, although its refresh rate may not be optimal for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides a decent screen for browsing and productivity, with adequate color reproduction for non-professional design use, but its screen specs may fall short for gaming needs and high-end design tasks. Gamers and 3D artists typically look for quick screen refresh rates to ensure smooth visuals, which is an area where both laptops might not meet the expectations of those specific users.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 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 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
$1,249
$450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"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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