If you need a laptop for high-performance tasks like gaming or intensive engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 provides better overall performance, with a higher capacity battery and larger screen but is heavier and less portable. Conversely, if you prioritize budget-friendliness, lighter weight, and good battery life for general use or less demanding tasks, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more affordable and portable, though it offers less storage, memory, and power for performance-intensive applications. The choice depends on whether performance or portability and cost are your primary concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
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
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 in general use tasks, providing smoother performance especially for multitasking and media consumption. The Vivobook, however, offers greater portability and longer battery life, making it a more suitable option for users who prioritize ease of carrying and usage away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
5.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.7/10
5.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and AMD RX 7600S GPU, which together support demanding tasks and graphics-intensive applications, as well as its high-quality screen.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
6.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 A16 boasts a display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate affects its ability to render fast-paced game visuals smoothly. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers adequate resolution and brightness for general activities and casual design projects, but like the A16, it struggles with gaming due to its poor refresh rate. Additionally, both laptops might fall short for professional design work, as they do not cover a wide color gamut, limiting the range of colors accurately represented for critical design tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
16.0in
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 A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
$838
$450
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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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