The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more wallet-friendly and its smaller size and lighter weight make it easy to carry around, which is great for general use and basic tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers superior processing power and graphics capabilities, making it a better choice for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering applications. However, it's larger and heavier, which makes it less portable, and it does come with a higher price. The Lenovo also typically offers better display quality and a higher refresh rate which is important for gaming and video editing. Consider your primary needs: if it’s everyday tasks and portability, the ASUS could suffice, but for more demanding applications, the Lenovo is likely worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Good for general use
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
7.2/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has an entry-level processor, minimal RAM, and a low-resolution TN screen, which compromises performance and visual quality, meanwhile, its excellent portability and long battery life make it suitable for basic on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with an Intel Celeron processor, basic integrated graphics, and a lower-quality TN screen is not well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is equipped with a high-performance Intel i7 processor, a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, and a high-quality IPS screen, making it far more adept at handling such intensive applications. Additionally, the Legion's generous RAM further supports the smooth operation of complex software that is typical in these fields, although it is less portable compared to the lightweight Vivobook Go 12.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
5.7/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 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
5.1/10
7.3/10
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 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.
For general use, the Vivobook Go 12’s screen may not have the sharpness, color accuracy, and brightness that the larger Lenovo Legion 5 provides, which ensures a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. Engineering and design tasks demand high color accuracy, which the Legion 5's better coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB likely offers, unlike the Vivobook Go 12, making the Legion more suitable for those fields. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the Legion may fall short despite its good resolution and panel type because gamers and 3D designers often seek high refresh rates for smoother visuals, which the Legion likely lacks in comparison to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
11.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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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