The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more budget-friendly, offering basic performance with an Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. Its smaller screen and lower resolution make it highly portable but less ideal for multitasking or media consumption. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is more expensive but provides significantly better performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia graphics, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, including gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. With a larger, higher-resolution display and extended battery life, it's also better for media and productivity, but it's heavier and less portable. Choose ASUS for cost-saving and basic use, or Lenovo for advanced applications and a better multimedia experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a less powerful CPU and less RAM than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which can lead to slower performance in everyday tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad boasts a higher quality display and longer battery life, enhancing user experience for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 performs poorly for gaming and 3D tasks due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a screen with a low refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i offers good performance in these areas with its advanced Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, providing smoother visuals and better handling of complex graphics.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is ill-suited for engineering and design as it has a less powerful processor, lower RAM, and a basic GPU, coupled with a lower-quality TN screen. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i excels in this field with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a robust GPU, and a superior IPS display, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and graphical tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.8/10
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 display that may not be sharp or vivid enough for general use, and for engineering tasks, it lacks the color accuracy needed for precise work. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, on the other hand, offers a high-quality display with better resolution and brightness suited for everyday tasks and sufficient color fidelity for most engineering and design applications. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short, as neither has a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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