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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is somewhat more expensive than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and offers a larger 17.3-inch display versus the Go 14's 14-inch, which could be preferable for viewing or multitasking but at the cost of reduced portability. It has a larger battery, potentially offering longer usage between charges. Weighing more, the Vivobook 17 is less convenient to carry compared to the lighter Go 14. If you prioritize larger display and battery over cost and portability, the Vivobook 17 may be more suitable, while the Go 14 is more budget-friendly, easily portable, and still capable for everyday tasks. 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 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.0
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.0
6.5
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.4
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for software development, and content creation.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 17 and Vivobook Go 14 have fair screen quality for general use due to adequate resolution and acceptable brightness levels, but their panel types don't provide the optimal color or viewing angles of higher-end displays. For engineering and design, the fair quality arises from screens that cover the basic color gamuts well enough for non-professional work, but lack the wide color gamut coverage necessary for high-fidelity color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the poor quality is largely because the refresh rates are low, causing less smooth motion and gameplay, while the moderate importance of resolution and panel type adds to the screens being less suited for these visually demanding tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.7
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 17 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
5.9
6.2/10
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 17 to be only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is better suited for engineering and design thanks to its larger screen with solid screen quality and a more capable Intel i3 processor with integrated graphics, which handles such tasks more effectively than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M graphics. While the Vivobook Go 14 offers greater portability with its smaller, lighter design, and better battery life, it falls short in the CPU and GPU departments, making it less ideal for demanding engineering software that benefits from stronger processing power and screen real estate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$430
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $430 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$430 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1220P | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 263 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"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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