If you prioritize high performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the HP Omen 15 is well-suited with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, although it's heavier and has a higher cost. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers great value, with enough capability for general use and a lightweight design enhancing its portability, but it won't handle intensive engineering or high-end gaming activities as well. Battery life may also play a role in your decision, with the HP typically offering longer usage between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
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 keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a lower-end CPU and less RAM which might make it sluggish during multitasking or more demanding tasks, along with a lower quality TN screen with poor color coverage and brightness, affecting the overall viewing experience, but it's lighter and more portable with a decent battery life. In contrast, the HP Omen 15 offers a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM for smooth general use, a higher quality IPS screen with better color accuracy and brightness for a more vivid display, although it is heavier and less portable, yet still with a good battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less capable processor and lower-end integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the HP Omen 15 is equipped with a high-powered CPU and a dedicated gaming-class GPU, ensuring good performance for such resource-intensive workloads. Additionally, the HP Omen 15 has ample RAM and a high-quality screen, which are crucial for engineering applications and detailed design work that the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's limited RAM and lower screen quality cannot match.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
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 HP Omen 15 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
7.6/10
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 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
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 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, with its limited resolution and brightness, tends to deliver a less crisp and vibrant display, which may not satisfy users looking for clarity and detail in everyday tasks or in color-sensitive engineering and design applications. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 offers a higher quality display with better resolution and brightness, enhancing the user experience for general tasks and providing more accurate color representation for professional work, but it may still fall short in 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, an area where this laptop doesn't excel. Both laptops are not ideal for gaming or 3D rendering due to their screen qualities, so users interested in those fields should consider other options with higher refresh rates and suitable panel types.
Portability
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen 15 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,000.
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the HP Omen 15
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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