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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your preference is higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is the better option, with a more powerful CPU and GPU, more storage, and more RAM. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly and slightly lighter, making it easier to carry around. However, its Intel Celeron processor and basic graphics capabilities are more suited for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Both have similar battery capacity and screen size, but the Vivobook 15X has a superior IPS screen, which offers better color reproduction and viewing angles than the TN panel of the Vivobook Go 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook 15X.
Key differences
General Use
7.1
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is better for general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU and higher RAM, contributing to faster and more responsive performance, alongside a superior IPS screen which offers better color and viewing angles compared to the TN panel on the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, ensuring a more pleasant visual experience. Although both have similar battery capacities and screen size, the Vivobook Go 15 is less capable with a weaker CPU, less RAM which may lead to slower multitasking, and it offers less storage space, meaning it's not as well-equipped for handling various general use demands.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.4
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 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor, higher RAM, and better GPU, offers adequate power for engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15’s Intel Celeron CPU, lower RAM, and weaker GPU make it less suitable for such demanding work. Additionally, the Vivobook 15X's IPS screen provides better quality for detailed design work than the TN panel on the Vivobook Go 15, even though both have similar battery life and portability factors, but sacrificing some speaker and build quality.
Content Creation
7.1
5.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 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
5.9
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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
5.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a display with better resolution and brightness than the Vivobook Go 15, which makes it more suitable for daily tasks and watching videos, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, the Vivobook 15X's fair color accuracy delivers a more true-to-life color representation, which is beneficial for detailed graphical tasks, though professionals may seek even higher color fidelity. In the realm of gaming and 3D applications, while the Vivobook 15X may fall short due to a lower refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth than ideal, the poor screen quality of both models suggests that serious gamers would prefer a laptop with both higher resolution and faster refresh rate for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Cost
$525
$240
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $240.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $240 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.46 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Monica Chin | May 2023
"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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Josh Brown | January 2024
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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