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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly option well-suited for basic tasks like browsing and office work, with its lower-performing processor and graphics, small storage capacity, and basic screen quality. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while more expensive, offers a more powerful processor and graphics for demanding tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, along with greater storage and a larger, higher-resolution screen. Its size may make it less portable, so if you need higher performance and a bigger display for more intensive work and can afford a higher price, the Zenbook Pro 17 is the better pick. Otherwise, for casual, on-the-go use where cost and convenience are priorities, the Vivobook Go 12 will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.6
8.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor for general use due to its low-powered Intel Celeron CPU, limited 4 GB of RAM, basic screen quality with lower resolution, and minimal storage, making it challenging for multitasking or content-rich tasks; however, its light weight and smaller screen enhance its portability and it offers excellent battery life. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 excels in general use with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial 32 GB of RAM, superior IPS screen with a higher resolution, and ample storage, but this comes at the cost of lesser portability due to its larger size and heavier weight despite a good battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.9
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is not ideal for gaming and 3D because it has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, which are insufficient for the high graphics demand of gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is suitable for these tasks, as it is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher-quality IPS screen, even though it also has a 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.3
8.1
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7
8.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very 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
5.7
7.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
5.1
7.2
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a screen with lower resolution and brightness, which affects the clarity and visibility of content, making it less suitable for activities that require attention to detail, like general use and engineering design. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a higher-quality display with better resolution and brightness, along with wider color gamut coverage, which ensures that colors are more accurately represented, an essential aspect for engineering and design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the Vivobook Go 12 and the Zenbook Pro 17 fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$267
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 200 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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