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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need more storage and a larger screen for tasks like document editing and content consumption, the ASUS Vivobook 17 with its 17.3-inch display could be a better fit. On the other hand, if portability and price are more important to you, the smaller and lighter ASUS Vivobook Go 15 would be a more convenient option to carry around. However, the Vivobook Go 15 has less power and storage, making it less suitable for performance-intensive tasks. Neither of these laptops are ideal for graphically demanding applications like intensive gaming, 3D modeling or machine learning. 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 15
- Good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.0
5.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers better performance for general use with a more powerful processor, greater RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen, compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 which has a weaker CPU, less RAM and a lower quality TN screen. Additionally, while both have comparable battery lives, the larger screen size and slightly heavier build of the Vivobook 17 sacrifices some of its portability compared to the lighter and more compact Vivobook Go 15.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers fair gaming and 3D performance as it comes with an Intel i3 processor featuring UHD Graphics suitable for basic gaming, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's lower-end Intel Celeron chipset with integrated UHD Graphics 600 falls short, making it poor for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, the Vivobook 17's IPS display provides better screen quality over the TN panel of the Vivobook Go 15, which also affects the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.4
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 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers better performance for engineering and design tasks due to its superior CPU, twice as much RAM, and better quality GPU, which collectively enable more complex computations and visual rendering. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its lower-tier CPU, half the RAM, and weaker GPU, struggles with such demands; however, it boasts better portability due to its lighter weight and slightly smaller size.
Content Creation
7.0
5.7
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen clarity and vibrancy for daily tasks like browsing, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with its larger screen, can offer a better experience due to its resolution and brightness, while the Vivobook Go 15 has a lower-quality display which might not be as satisfying for regular usage. For engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is crucial, the Vivobook 17 is more suitable because it covers a broader range of color gamuts, ensuring more precise color fidelity, whereas the Go 15's color rendering might fall short. Meanwhile, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, neither laptop is ideal due to low refresh rates, but the Vivobook 17's higher resolution and better panel type provide a somewhat improved visual experience than the Go 15's lower-tier display.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$369
$223
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $369 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 costs $223.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Go 15 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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 17 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 17 | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$369 | $223 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 9.9'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.46 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.89" | 9.31" | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 50 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 263 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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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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