The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a more budget-friendly option with a smaller 11.6-inch screen and lower resolution, suitable for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, not suitable for heavy multitasking or advanced applications due to its more modest processor and memory. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers better performance, with a larger 14-inch screen at a higher resolution, making it more suitable for multitasking and media consumption, but it's heavier and typically costs more. Consider the 14 if you need better performance and screen real estate, or the 12 if portability and price are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
6.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is less suitable for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and poorer screen quality with a TN panel and lower resolution, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers better overall performance with a more capable AMD Ryzen processor, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher quality IPS screen with full HD resolution, despite being slightly less portable and having a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
5.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is not suitable for engineering and design due to its lower-end Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics, limited RAM, and a TN display with a lower resolution, which together provide insufficient power for such tasks and poor screen quality.
Content Creation
5.7/10
6.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair 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
5.7/10
6.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
5.1/10
6.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's fair screen quality can be attributed to its reasonably good resolution and adequate brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, unlike the Vivobook Go 12 which lacks in these areas, leading to lower screen clarity and less enjoyable media consumption. For engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, the Vivobook Go 14's fair screen quality suggests it covers a decent range of color gamuts, which helps in tasks like photo editing or CAD work, but it might not meet the highest professional standards; meanwhile, the Vivobook Go 12's poor screen quality may hinder the accurate portrayal of colors, affecting the workflow adversely. Regarding 3D and gaming, the Vivobook Go 14's poor performance is due to its likely lower refresh rate and modest resolution impacting the smoothness and detail in visually intensive tasks, where the Vivobook Go 12 would struggle more significantly with these requirements, impacting the overall experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 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.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
$267
$450
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Go 14 both have integrated GPUs, which are not suitable for gaming and 3D applications that require robust graphics processing power. Additionally, they likely have standard screen refresh rates, which might not be high enough to ensure smooth visuals, unlike specialized gaming laptops; meanwhile, their CPUs and screen quality, although better, still fall short for demanding graphics tasks.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
"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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