The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is a budget-friendly laptop suited for basic tasks like web browsing and word processing; however, it has limited performance due to its entry-level processor and low memory, which might make it slow for multitasking or demanding applications. It is also very light and portable with modest battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is considerably more expensive but offers a significant jump in performance with a higher-end processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software. It also has a larger, higher-quality display, but it's heavier, which impacts portability. Both run Windows 11, but if price is a concern and your activities are limited to basic tasks, the ASUS might be sufficient; for power users needing to run demanding applications, the Lenovo is a more appropriate choice despite the higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is designed with minimal specs like an Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, resulting in less power for multitasking and less fluid performance compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which offers a robust AMD Ryzen processor and 16GB of RAM for smooth, responsive operation. The Vivobook's smaller screen and lower resolution make it more portable but also lead to less enjoyable media consumption and work experience, unlike the Legion's larger, higher resolution display, providing clearer visuals and more screen real estate for work and play.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 lacks a strong GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, leading to poor gaming and 3D performance, in contrast to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which includes a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher refresh rate display for smooth and detailed gaming visuals.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with a basic CPU, limited RAM, and a lower-tier GPU, isn't equipped for the demands of engineering and design software, while its low-resolution TN screen further detracts from detailed work that requires high screen quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, a high-end GPU, and an IPS display with better color range and resolution, making it well-suited for the computational and visual requirements of engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.5/10
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 Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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's lower resolution and duller display affect the overall clarity and vibrancy needed for tasks across the board, reducing the quality of the viewing experience for general use, detailed engineering work, and gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim offers a sharp and bright display that enhances general and design-related activities with accurate color representation, yet its lower refresh rate could hinder the smooth visuals dedicated gamers seek especially in fast-paced 3D environments. Thus, while the Lenovo excels in areas requiring high color accuracy and resolution, it falls short for gaming where fluid motion is key.
Portability
Excellent
Good
11.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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