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Updated February 17, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly option that's highly portable due to its smaller screen size and lighter weight but has modest performance capabilities with basic storage and RAM, and a lower-end processor suitable for simple tasks like web browsing and word processing. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a larger screen with a higher resolution and better color coverage, more storage, and RAM, and a stronger processor that can handle more intensive tasks such as light photo editing or multitasking. Its more substantial build is less portable and it's pricier. If portability and cost are your main concerns, the ASUS might suit you well, but for better performance and a more enjoyable viewing experience, the Lenovo is the better choice, albeit at a higher price point. 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 17"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
5.6
7.3
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with less RAM and a weaker CPU, might struggle with multitasking and more demanding applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which has double the RAM and a more powerful CPU, enhancing its performance for general use. Furthermore, the IdeaPad's larger and higher-quality IPS screen offers better viewing experiences, which are less enjoyable on the Vivobook's smaller, lower-resolution TN panel.
Gaming and AI
5.4
6.1
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 17" is only fair 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
6.6
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its Intel Celeron N4020 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics 600, 4 GB of RAM, and a lower-resolution TN panel, lacks the needed power and display quality for engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U CPU, integrated Vega 7 graphics, significantly more RAM, and a higher resolution IPS panel, providing a more suitable performance and screen quality for such uses.
Content Creation
5.7
7.4
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 17" 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
6.7
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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 has a screen that falls short in sharpness, color, and lighting, making it less ideal for tasks requiring detail, like reading or photo editing, as well as for immersive gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a larger and brighter display with better resolution, enhancing the experience for everyday tasks and precise engineering work, although it lacks the high refresh rates sought after by gaming and 3D rendering enthusiasts. Both struggle in the gaming department, with the IdeaPad slightly edging ahead due to its superior resolution and panel type, which still cannot fully compensate for the lack of fluid motion provided by a high refresh rate display.
Portability
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
$784
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Battery
10.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Go 12 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$267 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 7.5'' x 0.67'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.31 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.98" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.52" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Celeron N4020 | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 11.6" | 17.3" | |
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 | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 5.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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