If you require a laptop for high-performance activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, despite its higher price, offers powerful hardware suited for such demanding tasks. Conversely, if you prioritize affordability, easier portability, and sufficient capability for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly alternative, but it won't handle intensive tasks well. The gaming laptop will also likely have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful components, whereas the Vivobook may offer longer usage between charges but with less power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a robust 16 GB of RAM, delivering swift and efficient handling of a wide array of tasks, and sports a superior IPS display that offers a sharp and vibrant visual experience; however, it is comparatively heavier and has a shorter battery life than some alternatives.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
5.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
When choosing a laptop, you need to prioritize your specific needs. For basic computing tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media playback, a general-use laptop with a modest processor and RAM should suffice. If you require better performance for software development, 3D design, or video editing, look for laptops with high RAM and a powerful processor, like those made by Asus; but be prepared for less portability and shorter battery life. On the other hand, if you need to use intensive engineering applications, consider a laptop with a dedicated graphics card, though this might come at a higher price and additional weight. If you value portability and long battery life over performance, ultrabooks or thin-and-light laptops are recommended, which are ideal for everyday use and travel.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and a robust Nvidia RTX GPU, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that demand considerable computational power and graphics capabilities.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is 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
7.3/10
5.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
6.9/10
5.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 TUF Gaming F15, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a clear and vivid display suitable for everyday tasks, but its color gamut coverage may not be sufficient for the precise demands of engineering and design work. For gaming and 3D applications, although the F15 has an adequate panel type, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion rendering. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with lower resolution and brightness, falls short for general use, and its limited color gamut and refresh rate make it unsuitable for both engineering tasks and high-refresh-rate-dependent 3D activities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
5.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
$1,399
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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