The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is significantly less costly and emphasizes affordability and basic computing needs, with modest storage, lower power components, and a smaller screen suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing or word processing. While the Lenovo LOQ 16 is pricier, it offers robust performance, larger storage, and high-end graphics capabilities, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, and video editing. It also has a larger, higher-resolution display that might be better for creative work. The Lenovo's higher cost reflects its higher performance and advanced features, but if portability and cost savings are priorities for you and you only need to handle light tasks, then the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 may be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
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 keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is considered poor for general use because it has a smaller screen with lower resolution and quality, less RAM, and a less powerful CPU, which together impact its multitasking and viewing experience. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers good general use performance with its larger, higher-quality screen, more RAM, and a more robust CPU, enhancing overall operation and user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a low-powered Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a basic 60Hz TN screen, making it poorly suited for gaming and 3D applications where visual performance is key. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high-refresh-rate 144Hz IPS screen, offering a superior experience for gaming and 3D tasks, thanks to better image quality and smoother motion.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has lower RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, and simple integrated graphics, making it less equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts much higher RAM, a robust AMD Ryzen processor, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, offering the power needed for those activities.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
16.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 may have a dimmer display with lower resolution, which impacts the quality during general use with less clear text and images. For engineering and design, the Lenovo LOQ 16's display covers a wider range of colors, providing greater accuracy for detailed work, while the Vivobook's screen might fall short in this aspect. However, although both laptops might not cater well to gaming and 3D due to moderate refresh rates, the Lenovo's better resolution and panel type offer a more acceptable experience than the ASUS, which is hindered by its inferior display characteristics.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
Fair
11.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Lenovo LOQ 16
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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