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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a more budget-friendly option with a smaller screen size, making it more portable. It's less powerful, with a basic processor and lower storage and memory, suitable for simple tasks like browsing and basic office work. Contrastingly, the HP 15" Laptop, although more expensive, offers greater performance for tasks like media consumption and multitasking with its larger screen, better processor, and more memory and storage. The HP’s bigger screen and higher resolution make it better for watching videos and working on documents but at the expense of portability and battery life compared to the ASUS. Choose based on whether portability and price or performance and screen size are more important to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
- The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.7
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's inferior performance for general use is a result of its basic Intel Celeron processor, limited 4GB RAM, and low-quality TN screen, which affect its speed, multitasking ability, and visual experience. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop, with its more advanced i3 processor, double the RAM at 8GB, and better quality IPS display, offers stronger performance and a more pleasant screen for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP 15" Laptop is only fair 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
6.9
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 15" Laptop 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
6.7
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15" 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
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The HP 15" 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's screen quality is considered poor across the board due to a low-resolution panel that lacks sharpness and brightness, which affects readability and the overall viewing experience in general use, and lacks the wide color gamut needed for color-accurate tasks in engineering and design, while its slow refresh rate diminishes the immersive and responsive experience required for gaming and 3D applications. The HP 15" Laptop offers fair screen quality for general use and engineering with a better resolution and adequate brightness, improving overall usability and moderate color accuracy for non-professional design tasks, but its lack of a high refresh rate panel still limits its effectiveness for gaming and 3D work. For the best experience in specialized tasks such as detailed engineering work and gaming, screens with higher color accuracy and faster refresh rates, respectively, would be more suitable.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP 15" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.0
The HP 15" 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
$267
$375
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.4
5.9
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 15" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less capable GPU and a lower quality screen than the HP 15" Laptop, which limits its ability to render games and 3D content smoothly and vibrantly . While both laptops have standard refresh rates not ideal for high-end gaming, the HP's better CPU also contributes to its fair rating for gaming and 3D applications, compared to the ASUS's poor performance in these areas.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | HP 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel i3-1215U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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