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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and basic tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption are your focus, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a solid choice due to its lower cost. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop usually offers better performance and is suitable for more demanding tasks, possibly including light 3D work or multitasking, at a higher price. The larger screen might be better for prolonged use, but it will be less portable than the smaller and lighter ASUS. Battery life is also an important consideration; laptops with higher performance may drain the battery faster, so if long battery life is critical, the ASUS could be preferable. If you require a machine for engineering, machine learning, or gaming, neither may be ideal, but the HP could offer a slight edge in handling more intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP 14" Laptop is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its lower-tier Intel Celeron CPU and just 4GB of RAM, is not as adept at handling multiple or demanding applications as the HP 14" Laptop, which has a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and doubles the RAM at 8GB. Furthermore, the HP 14" boasts a higher-resolution IPS screen which offers better color accuracy and wider viewing angles than the ASUS's TN panel.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 14" Laptop is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a lower-end Intel Celeron processor, minimal RAM, and basic graphics capabilities, which makes it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop, with a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor, double the RAM, and better GPU, offers fair capability for such tasks, plus higher screen resolution and quality to handle detailed work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.0
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 14" Laptop 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
6.3
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop 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 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, making it less than ideal for tasks needing clarity and detail, such as browsing or document editing. For engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial, and this model probably lacks wide color gamut coverage necessary for precise color work. The HP may offer slightly better resolution and brightness, improving general use, but its refresh rate and color gamut may still fall short for smooth 3D rendering and accurate design work.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP 14" Laptop has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The HP 14" Laptop 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
$195
$375
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $195 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 14" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with modest hardware such as an Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, which are less suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the HP 14" Laptop benefits from a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor with integrated Vega 7 graphics, making it better for gaming and 3D tasks.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$195 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 14" | |
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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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