If you require top-notch performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix G17, although more expensive, will serve you well with its robust hardware. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is much more affordable and offers sufficient performance for general usage, along with enhanced portability and longer battery life, but it falls short for resource-intensive tasks. Choose the ROG Strix G17 for high end tasks and the Vivobook Go 12 for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 stands out for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, plentiful 16GB RAM, high-quality IPS screen, and ample storage, but its larger size and weight compromise its portability and it has a modest battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, while being highly portable and having a longer battery life, is hindered by a weaker Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB RAM, lower quality TN screen, and minimal storage, making it less suitable for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
5.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which contribute to fluid and detailed visual performance. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 falls short for these tasks due to its significantly less capable Intel UHD Graphics GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which cannot handle demanding graphics as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
5.3/10
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Intel Celeron processor and integrated Intel UHD graphics, lacks the necessary power and performance for such rigorous workloads. Additionally, the Strix G17's larger and higher quality display enhances the visual workspace for engineering designs, whereas the Vivobook's smaller and lower resolution screen is less effective for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
5.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very 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
7.7/10
5.7/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
5.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 G17 offers a high-resolution display and bright panel, making it excellent for general use, and its wide color gamuts ensure accurate colors for engineering and design, but the refresh rate is lower, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D work. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, having a lower-resolution and less bright panel, falls short in providing crisp and vibrant visuals for any use. For gaming and 3D tasks, a fast refresh rate is critical, which neither of these provide, thus making them less suitable for those particular needs.
Battery
3.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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
Poor
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
5.1/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,391
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
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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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