The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers high performance, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, thanks to its robust processor and powerful GPU, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is much more affordable and lightweight with better portability, but it's less powerful with a simpler GPU and processor, making it better suited for general use rather than demanding applications. The G15 also comes with more storage and a higher resolution and refresh rate display, which is more suited for tasks that need visual precision. Choose the G15 if your work demands top performance and you don't mind the extra weight and cost, or the Vivobook if you prioritize portability and affordability, with sufficient capabilities for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which explains its superior performance and screen quality for general use compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a screen with lower resolution and color space coverage.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, making it ideal for gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and only a 60Hz screen refresh rate, less suitable for such demanding tasks. Additionally, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 features a superior CPU with AMD Ryzen 9, enhancing its performance further compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's Ryzen 3 processor, and it offers a higher screen quality which contributes to a better gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
5.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, higher RAM, and better screen quality, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has lower specifications in these areas making it less suitable for those purposes. Additionally, the ROG Zephyrus has a higher quality keyboard and larger, high-resolution screen which contribute to its suitability for intensive tasks, despite it being less portable and having more operating noise compared to the quieter and more portable Vivobook Go 14.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very 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
7.4/10
6.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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
7.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus 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 Zephyrus G15 has a display with high resolution and brightness, making it clear and vivid for tasks like browsing and watching videos, beneficial for general use. Its extensive color coverage caters to engineering and design professionals needing accuracy for color work. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops can make fast-paced games less smooth, detracting from the gaming experience where high refresh rates are crucial for responsiveness.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very 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
$1,637
$450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
"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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