The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers significant savings and is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry around. However, its performance is more suited for basic tasks with its Intel Celeron processor, moderate storage, and RAM. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a larger screen, better performance with an Intel i3 processor, and more storage and RAM, suitable for more intensive applications and multitasking. This makes the Lenovo more appropriate for demanding engineering work or if you need to keep many applications open at once, but it's also heavier and less convenient to move around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
6.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is only fair for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is deemed poor for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor, smaller RAM capacity, and lower-quality TN display, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" is rated fair for general use because it offers a more capable Intel i3 processor, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a larger screen, although both have similar low-resolution displays. The Lenovo IdeaPad also has a slight edge in terms of keyboard and speaker quality, which contributes to its higher general use suitability in comparison to the ASUS model.
Content Creation
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
5.1/10
5.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" likely have lower resolutions and less vibrant displays, reducing clarity and the enjoyment of visual content for general use. For engineering and design, their screens may not cover a wide range of color gamuts, leading to less accurate color reproduction which is crucial for these tasks. In the context of gaming and 3D applications, these laptops may have lower refresh rates, which results in less smooth motion and could hinder the gaming experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has 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
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
6.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" 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
$360
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" costs $360.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" are both limited in gaming and 3D applications due to their basic integrated GPUs and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates. The Vivobook's weaker processor and the IdeaPad's modest CPU also impact performance, while their display qualities are less than ideal for rich visual experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
5.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 are both poor for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron N4020 processor and Intel UHD Graphics 600, does not have the power needed for engineering and design work, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" also falls short in performance for these tasks due to its Intel i3-1115G4 CPU and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. Both laptops have lower screen resolutions and are not equipped with display panels that offer the color accuracy or clarity typically required for design-intensive software.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU. Lenovo's office all-rounder easily handles office and internet applications as well as modest games - the Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM make this possible. The CPU and GPU can work at consistently high clock rates. The emission values are okay, but the noise emissions should be lower under medium to full load. The relatively light notebook (approx. 1.6 kg) achieves practical battery runtimes of about 10 to 11 hours."
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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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