The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly option that is more affordable and highly portable due to its lightweight and smaller screen size, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing, document editing, and other basic tasks. However, it has a lower-powered processor and modest graphics capabilities, which might not be suitable for demanding software or multitasking. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 costs more but offers powerful performance with a high-end processor and dedicated graphics, ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy multitasking. It has a larger screen with better resolution for immersive experiences but is less portable due to its size and weight. Consider the ASUS for everyday tasks and mobility, or invest in the Gigabyte A7 if your work or entertainment needs demand higher performance and graphical power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good 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 lower-end Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen with reduced resolution and brightness compared to the Gigabyte A7, which boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, more RAM, and a higher quality IPS display with better resolution and color accuracy. Additionally, while the Vivobook excels in portability and battery life, the A7, though heavier and with shorter battery life, provides a significant boost in performance and screen quality for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 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
5.3/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB RAM, alongside Intel UHD Graphics and a TN panel with lower resolution, is underpowered and has less vibrant visuals, making it less ideal for engineering and design work that demands higher computational and graphical capabilities.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Gigabyte A7's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness deliver a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, which falls short in these aspects. When it comes to engineering and design, the A7's wider color gamuts provide more accurate color representation, essential for precision work, while the Vivobook's limited color range might lead to less-than-ideal color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, although the A7's screen quality is adequate, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
$940
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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