The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly laptop with basic features appropriate for general use, including everyday tasks like web browsing and using office applications. If your priority is saving money and handling light tasks, the ASUS would suit you, but if you need more power and flexibility for a range of demanding applications, the Dell is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron processor and lower RAM, fails to offer smooth performance for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425, boasting a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and higher RAM, provides a better user experience. Additionally, the ASUS's TN panel and lower-resolution screen contribute to a less enjoyable viewing experience when compared to the Dell's IPS panel and higher screen resolution, affecting overall satisfaction for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is rated poor for gaming and 3D due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and lower screen quality, which doesn't deliver the performance needed for these tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is rated fair, thanks to its more capable AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 graphics and better screen quality, providing a more suitable experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, doesn't offer the power needed for demanding engineering applications, and its inferior screen resolution and quality won't display designs crisply, making it less suitable for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
5.1/10
6.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
260.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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 lower resolution and brightness, making it less ideal for everyday tasks that benefit from a sharp, vivid display. For engineering and design, its limited color gamut coverage means less accurate color representation, which is crucial for detailed work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, the screen's slower refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, while its resolution and panel type don't quite meet the demands for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has 7.5 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
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 7425 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Dell Inspiron 14 7425 costs $800.
"Overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 offers a lot to like, especially at its oft-discounted price of $800. It’s a sturdy laptop with strong performance, a convertible touchscreen, loud speakers, and a convenient fingerprint reader. But the trade-offs you’ll make in pursuit of that lower price—most notably the dim display and stiff trackpad—might just keep you from outright loving it."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Dell Inspiron 14 7425
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.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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