The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers higher performance due to its advanced processor and graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D/modeling, machine learning, and gaming. It has a larger screen with better display qualities and more storage and memory. However, it's heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which is much more budget-friendly and significantly lighter, making it easier to carry around. The Vivobook Go 12 has more modest specifications with less power, making it better for general use like web browsing, streaming, and office applications, but it's not ideal for demanding software applications. The choice depends on your needs for performance and portability versus budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outperforms the Vivobook Go 12 for general use due to its significantly more powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, which contribute to smoother operation and better visuals, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, while the Vivobook Go 12 offers exceptional portability and longer battery life, it is handicapped by a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality screen, limiting its effectiveness for typical computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
5.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X performs well for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which provide superior image quality and smoother motion in graphics-intensive applications. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suited for such tasks because of its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a lower refresh rate, limiting its ability to render complex visuals fluidly.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
5.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, paired with a high-quality IPS display that offers more accurate colors and a larger screen size. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 falls short for these tasks because it has a less capable Intel Celeron processor, only 4GB of RAM, integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN display with a smaller screen and lower resolution.
Content Creation
7.7/10
5.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
5.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good 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
7.3/10
5.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, yet its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications. While suitable for professionals in design with its broader color gamuts providing accurate color representation, the same vividness is not as critical for general tasks. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12’s lower resolution and brightness result in a less vibrant display for any use, and its color range and refresh rate aren’t optimized for specialized tasks in engineering, design, or fast-paced gaming.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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
16.0in
SIZE
11.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$267
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16X or the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
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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