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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more budget-friendly, offering basic performance suitable for simple tasks and web browsing with its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM. The screen size is smaller, and it uses a TN panel which might not have viewing angles and color accuracy as good as an IPS display. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs more but provides higher performance with its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM, making it better for more demanding tasks and multitasking. It also has a larger, higher-resolution IPS screen, offering better visuals and viewing angles. If portability and cost savings are your top priorities, go for the ASUS. However, if you need better performance and a superior display for activities like media consumption or more intensive applications, the Lenovo would be a better choice. Both laptops are similar in their compact and lightweight designs, but remember that the Lenovo's larger screen size could slightly impact portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6
6.9
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen with inferior resolution which hampers its performance and display clarity for general use, despite its excellent portability and battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality IPS screen with a better resolution, improving overall performance and visual experience, although it is slightly less portable and has equally good battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.0
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
9.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 with its Intel Celeron processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600 is not well-suited for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its weaker GPU and lower screen quality compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14", which offers a more robust AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Vega 7 integrated graphics and a higher-quality IPS display, making it a better match for such tasks despite both having a similar screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.3
6.1
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and basic Intel UHD Graphics, struggles with the demands of engineering and design tasks, while its TN panel screen offers limited viewing angles and color accuracy critical for such work.
Content Creation
5.7
7.1
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
7.1
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
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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
6.4
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 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.
If you prioritize a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its fair screen quality, is the better option over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12, whose display may not be as sharp or bright. For tasks that demand accurate color representation, such as engineering and design work, the Lenovo's screen offers adequate color ranges, making it a more suitable choice than the ASUS, despite neither excelling in top-tier color gamut coverage. And for smooth visuals in gaming or when working with 3D content, even though neither laptop is ideally suited, the Lenovo's fair screen quality gives it an edge due to better resolution and panel type, while the ASUS falls behind, especially with a lower refresh rate impacting fast-paced imagery.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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
$490
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
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Key similarities
Battery
10.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $490 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 8.49" | |
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 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 45 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 | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
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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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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