Considering that the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is significantly more expensive than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, you should base your decision on your primary use for the laptop. If you require high performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D work, or engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a larger screen, which would justify the higher cost. However, if you need a laptop for general usage like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers affordability and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size. It's also worth considering that the TUF Gaming A15 has a significantly longer battery life, which could be important if you plan to use the laptop on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
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
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is geared towards performance with its higher-quality CPU and GPU, more RAM, and larger storage, which contributes to its suitability for general use despite being less portable and having lower battery life than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. The Vivobook, while highly portable and featuring excellent heat management, compromises on screen quality and has less powerful internal components, defining its fair rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which allows for smooth and responsive visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 falls short for these tasks, as it comes with a much less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, providing less fluid graphics and slower rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well-suited for engineering and design because it has a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, a high-end GPU, and a quality display, which collectively cater to software and tasks that are resource-intensive and demand color accuracy.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.5/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
6.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 has a balance of resolution and brightness which makes it well-suited for general tasks and engineering design work, where clarity and detail are important. However, its refresh rate might not meet the standards required for seamless gaming or 3D rendering, where fluid motion is critical. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with moderate resolution and brightness, can handle everyday tasks and some design work acceptably, but its limitations in color accuracy and refresh rate make it less ideal for color-critical engineering tasks and not recommended for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
$2,059
$450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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