The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more affordable and offers basic performance suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing, with a smaller screen and lighter weight making it very portable. However, if you need a laptop with better performance for more demanding applications like engineering projects, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" comes with a more powerful processor and larger screen, which is beneficial for multitasking and detailed work but at a higher price and with less portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has lower performance due to its basic CPU and limited RAM, impacting its suitability for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a more powerful processor and more RAM, making it better suited for a variety of tasks. Furthermore, the Vivobook's TN screen has lower quality compared to the IdeaPad's IPS display, which offers better color and viewing angles, enhancing the overall user experience 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 1080
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 IdeaPad 5 15" 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
5.3/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and low-quality screen, lacks the necessary power and display clarity for demanding engineering and design software. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a more capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and a higher-quality IPS screen, making it more suitable for such tasks, despite being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
6.5/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 lower resolution and dimmer display which makes it less favorable for any tasks that require attention to detail and vibrant colors, making it less ideal for general use, engineering, and gaming. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a better screen with fair resolution and brightness, providing a more pleasant experience for general tasks and engineering design, but still lacks in color accuracy which is crucial for professional design work. Both models fall short for gaming and 3D purposes due to their lower refresh rates, with the Lenovo having a slight edge for other purposes due to its superior resolution and brightness levels.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
$771
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$200
$400
$600
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$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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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