Opting for the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 means enjoying a much lower price with modest performance, suited for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing, but in a less vivid and lower resolution display. The HP Spectre x360, while significantly pricier, offers powerful processing for demanding applications, a high-resolution screen, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design for laptop or tablet use, with better build quality. If portability and battery life are pivotal, the ASUS is lighter with potentially longer battery life, but the HP strikes a balance between performance and portability for more heavy-duty needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with lesser RAM and a basic Intel Celeron CPU, has limited performance compared to the HP Spectre x360's robust i7 processor and higher RAM, making it less suitable for demanding tasks. Additionally, the HP Spectre x360 boasts a superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and IPS display, providing better visuals than the lower resolution TN screen of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with a weaker CPU and a basic Intel UHD GPU that are not suited for high-performance tasks like gaming and 3D graphics, and it has a low-resolution TN screen with a standard refresh rate, limiting its gaming capabilities.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is not suitable for engineering and design due to its limited power with an Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB of RAM, and lack of a dedicated GPU, resulting in poor performance in demanding tasks; its screen quality is also not mentioned, which can be crucial for these fields.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 inferior screen quality stems from a basic panel type with low resolution and brightness, which impacts sharpness and visibility across all use cases. The HP Spectre x360 boasts a high-resolution, bright display that provides clear and vivid images for general use and engineering tasks requiring color accuracy, but its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications where smoother visuals are key. The lack of higher refresh rates in both laptops means gamers and 3D designers may experience less fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very 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 Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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