The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more affordable and offers basic functionality, good for general use like browsing and office applications, with a smaller screen size making it portable. However, if you require a laptop for more intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, though more expensive, has a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a larger, higher-resolution screen. The IdeaPad also has better gaming capabilities and is more recent. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
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
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its lesser CPU and RAM, offers lower performance and may struggle with multitasking, making it less suitable for general use, while its smaller screen may also impact viewing experience despite its advantage in portability. By contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 with a more robust CPU and more RAM handles everyday tasks more smoothly, provides a better screen for various applications, and although it's less portable and might have shorter battery life, it stands out for more demanding general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is equipped with a basic Intel GPU and a screen that refreshes 60 times per second, which are not conducive to demanding gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 comes with a more powerful Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh rate display, making it better suited for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its basic Intel Celeron CPU, 4GB of RAM, and entry-level Intel UHD Graphics, is underpowered for engineering and design tasks, and its TN screen with lower resolution offers subpar visual clarity compared to IPS displays.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.9/10
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 Gaming 3 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
7.2/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 sharp text and clear images for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3's higher resolution and brighter display outshine the ASUS Vivobook Go 12. For engineering and design work, the IdeaPad delivers better color accuracy and wider color ranges, which are crucial for precision and detail. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the IdeaPad falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 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
5.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
$549
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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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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