Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 involves considering how you prioritize cost against performance and features. The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is significantly more affordable but offers basic computing power, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and simple office applications; however, it has a lower resolution and smaller screen size and may not perform well with demanding software. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution, larger display for better multimedia enjoyment and multitasking, and it packs more power for intensive tasks such as 3D design, machine learning, or gaming. It also features a better build quality and longer battery life. So, if budget is your primary concern, the ASUS Vivobook may be the way to go, but if you need higher performance and can invest more, the Lenovo Slim Pro would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.0/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's weaker CPU and lower RAM limit its ability to handle multitasking and demanding applications compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which boasts a stronger CPU and more RAM for smoother performance. While the ASUS offers portability with its lighter weight and compact size, the Lenovo's superior screen quality, higher resolution display, and more robust battery life make it a much better choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair 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
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 low-end GPU, falls short for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its screen quality isn't as sharp or vibrant as needed for precise work. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 packs a more powerful processor, ample RAM, a dedicated GPU, and a high-resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it more suitable for such professional applications, despite being a bit less portable and having potential for more noise under heavy loads.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very 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
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a higher resolution and brighter display, beneficial for everyday tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a lower quality display that may not be as crisp or vivid. For engineering and design purposes, the Lenovo provides better color accuracy, important for professionals who require precise color representation, while the ASUS falls short in displaying the full spectrum of colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, which demand smooth motion, both laptops might not be ideal as neither offers high refresh rates, with the Lenovo at least providing better clarity and color for a more immersive experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
14.5in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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