If you prioritize performance for tasks like engineering or intensive multitasking, the ASUS Vivobook 15X would be the better choice as it generally offers more power and a larger screen. However, it's heavier and less portable. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more affordable and has greater portability due to its smaller size and weight, making it suitable for basic tasks, general use, and mobility, but it has lower computing power and a lesser quality display. Consider your primary activities and whether mobility or power is more important for your daily needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good for general use
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers better performance for general use due to its more capable processor, higher amount of memory (RAM), and higher-quality IPS screen, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suitable due to its basic processor, lower memory, and lower-quality TN screen. Both laptops are portable; however, the Vivobook Go 12 is lighter and slightly more compact, potentially offering better battery life, but these features come at the expense of reduced performance and screen quality compared to the Vivobook 15X.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
5.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its more capable AMD integrated GPU and larger, higher-quality IPS screen, compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's less powerful Intel integrated graphics and smaller, lower-quality TN screen. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are important for gaming, but the superior GPU and screen type in the Vivobook 15X lead to a more favorable gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is deemed fair for engineering and design tasks because it features a stronger CPU and GPU combination, more RAM, and a higher-quality IPS screen, which are crucial for software performance and visual clarity in such workloads.
Content Creation
7.1/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
5.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair 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
6.2/10
5.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 Vivobook 15X offers decent clarity and color for everyday tasks through a better resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use, whereas the Vivobook Go 12’s lower resolution and brightness may make it less comfortable for prolonged use. For engineering and design, the Vivobook 15X provides a fair range of colors accommodating some professional work, but the Vivobook Go 12's limited color gamut could make detailed design work challenging. The 15X's mediocre refresh rate limits its ability to render smooth graphics for gaming and 3D applications, and the Go 12, with similar constraints, is even less suited for these demanding visual tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$267
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The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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