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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the ASUS Vivobook 17 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12, the Vivobook 17 offers more storage and memory, which enhances performance for demanding tasks, but at a higher price and with a larger 17.3-inch display. It is less portable due to its size and weight. The Vivobook Go 12, conversely, is more affordable and highly portable with its lightweight build and compact 11.6-inch display. It has less power and storage, suited for less intensive activities like web browsing and document editing. If you need better performance and a larger screen, choose the Vivobook 17; for basic use and easy carrying, pick the Go 12. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers better performance for general use due to its larger RAM, more capable CPU, and better screen quality with higher resolution and screen size, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the more compact and longer-lasting ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which is held back by its lesser RAM, weaker CPU, and lower-quality TN display.
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.4
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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
5.3
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's more capable CPU, larger RAM, and better GPU, along with a higher quality IPS screen, make it more suitable for engineering and design tasks than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, a lower-tier GPU, and a lower-quality TN screen. While the Vivobook Go 12 is more portable and may have better operating noise levels, its hardware limitations significantly impact performance for demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.0
5.7
6.2/10
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 17 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
5.7
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
5.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
5.1
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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 17 provides a larger screen with acceptable resolution and brightness, making it adequate for everyday tasks, but its limited color range and standard refresh rate may not satisfy professionals in engineering, design or gamers seeking high fidelity and fluid motion. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's smaller display, lower resolution, and reduced brightness lead to a less satisfying experience across all categories, significantly impacting general productivity, hindering precision work in engineering and design due to restricted color accuracy, and offering minimal immersion or smoothness in gaming and 3D applications. Essentially, both laptops face limitations in screen quality, but the Vivobook 17's larger and slightly better screen offers a more versatile, although not ideal, experience for a wider range of activities compared to the Vivobook Go 12.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
17.3in
SIZE
11.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
5.1
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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
$440
$267
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $440 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 costs $267.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | ASUS Vivobook Go 12 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$440 | $267 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 10.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 7.52" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 11.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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