The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is significantly less expensive and more basic, with a smaller screen and lower power, which could be suitable for simple tasks like web browsing and document editing. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, while pricier, offers a more powerful processor and is convertible, doubling as a tablet, which could be beneficial for multitasking, creative tasks, or presentations. If battery life is critical, you may favor the Lenovo. For portability and cost savings, the ASUS is lighter and less expensive but less versatile. Consider your primary use, the importance of flexibility and performance versus budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with less RAM, a lower-tier CPU, and a lower resolution TN screen, limiting its multitasking abilities and overall performance compared to the Lenovo Flex 5, which boasts higher RAM, a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, and a high-resolution IPS display for better screen quality. Furthermore, the Lenovo Flex 5 has a larger battery capacity and a more robust build quality, indicating longer battery life and enhanced durability, which makes it a more suitable option for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a TN panel with lower resolution, which limits gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with the more capable AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and has a higher-quality IPS display, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's limited CPU power, minimal RAM, and basic GPU make it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, alongside its lower resolution TN screen which offers poorer color and viewing angles. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 includes a robust CPU, plentiful RAM, and a more capable GPU, plus a higher resolution IPS screen with better color accuracy and viewing angles, making it a more appropriate choice for such workloads.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
6.4/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 screen with low resolution and dim brightness, making its display quality less suitable for demanding tasks and everyday use. The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with a fair screen quality, may offer better resolution and brightness, improving the experience for tasks like document editing and web browsing, but it may lack the color accuracy needed for professional engineering and design work. For gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial, both laptops may fall short, offering displays that do not provide the smooth visuals required for optimal gameplay.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $950.
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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