ASUS Vivobook 15 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers a fair experience for general use with its sizable screen and adequate RAM, though its battery life is shorter compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which also has a smaller but higher-quality screen and is lighter, enhancing its portability for users who are often on-the-go; however, the Surface Laptop Go 3’s better screen quality and battery life contribute to its higher price point. While the ASUS model comes with less storage and a less powerful CPU, making it less suitable for more demanding tasks, it might appeal to users looking for a more budget-friendly option for everyday activities.

The ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 both offer fair capabilities for engineering and design use, but with notable differences: the Vivobook has a larger 15.6-inch display, a lower-tier Intel i3 processor, and basic integrated graphics, suitable for less demanding tasks. Both laptops offer 8GB of RAM and similar screen quality, but their CPU and GPU differences will affect complex engineering software performance, with the Surface likely offering a smoother experience for CPU-intensive tasks and some light 3D work due to its better processor and graphics.

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.

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For general use, the Vivobook's fair screen quality can be attributed to its adequate resolution and brightness, but which may not be as crisp and vibrant as the Surface Laptop Go 3, which offers a higher resolution and superior brightness for clearer and more comfortable viewing. In engineering and design, while both laptops have limited color gamut coverage, the Surface Laptop Go 3 likely has better color accuracy and range, making it more suitable for tasks where precise color representation is important. However, due to their underwhelming refresh rates, neither the Vivobook nor the Surface Laptop Go 3 are ideal for 3D applications and gaming, which require smooth motion and rapid refresh to render graphics effectively.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

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