The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers higher performance for 3D rendering, engineering tasks, and gaming due to its more robust processor and graphics card. However, it's heavier and has a lower battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. The Vivobook Go 14, on the other hand, is more portable, lighter, and has longer battery life but is less suited for intensive tasks due to its entry-level processor and graphics. If you prioritize gaming or heavy workloads and are willing to accept a bulkier device with less battery endurance, choose the TUF Gaming F15. Go for the Vivobook Go 14 if you prefer a budget-friendly, highly portable laptop for general use. 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 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.0 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 F15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its more powerful Intel i7 CPU, substantial RAM, and better GPU is well-suited for general use and even gaming, though its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which offers good battery life and very good portability but has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and less RAM, leading to fair performance for general tasks.
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 F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, greatly benefiting gaming and 3D applications, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a much less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, resulting in poorer gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the TUF Gaming F15 has a higher-tier CPU and better screen quality overall, enhancing its capacity to handle demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook Go 14.
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 F15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
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 F15 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
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 F15 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
6.9/10
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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 F15 offers a high-resolution display that, while bright and clear for everyday tasks, lacks the wide color gamut needed for precision in engineering and design; its slower refresh rate also detracts from the immersive experience demanded by modern gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, while maintaining acceptable levels of brightness and clarity for daily activities and capable of handling engineering and design tasks to a degree, also does not meet the color accuracy expectations for professional design work and falls short for gaming due to its standard refresh rate. Both models, therefore, provide a decent experience for general computing but are not ideal for users who require high-fidelity color representation in creative fields or smooth, responsive visuals for gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.5/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
$1,399
$450
$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 14 costs $450.
"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."
"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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