The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers higher overall performance, making it a good choice for more intensive engineering tasks due to a more powerful processor and GPU; it's also better suited for 3D rendering or machine learning. However, it's less portable because of its larger size and slightly heavier weight. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more budget-friendly and portable with a smaller screen size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry around. It has less storage and a less capable processor and GPU, so while it's suitable for general use, it's not ideal for gaming or engineering tasks requiring high computational power. 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 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a bigger screen and slightly better GPU, which might be preferable for multitasking and media consumption, but it’s heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. The Vivobook Go 14, although having a smaller screen and less powerful GPU, excels in portability and heat management, making it a better option for those who prioritize mobility and use their laptop on the go. Both laptops provide fair performance for general use with adequate CPU, RAM, and battery life, but neither stands out for storage capacity or screen color accuracy.
Content Creation
7.1/10
6.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.9/10
6.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X is somewhat better.
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
6.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and Vivobook Go 14 offer displays that are adequate in sharpness and visibility, due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but they may lack the high-end vibrancy or clarity found in more premium laptops. In the context of engineering and design, their screens fall short in providing the wide color gamuts needed for precise color work, which could be a compromise for professional color grading or detailed design tasks. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rate means less fluid motion and responsiveness, a drawback for fast-paced games or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X holds an edge for gaming and 3D applications due to its more capable AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU, which is better suited for such tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Radeon 610M, which doesn't offer the same level of graphics performance. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the stronger GPU in the Vivobook 15X ensures a comparatively smoother and more visually rich gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
5.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its more powerful Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics, is better equipped to handle the demands of engineering and design software compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 which has a less capable Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M GPU. Additionally, the 15X's larger screen provides more workspace and often better screen quality important for design tasks, while the portability and quiet operation, more pronounced in the Go 14, are less critical for such use cases.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to have 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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