If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that handles basic tasks, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers significant savings with modest hardware suited for everyday use, like web browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the Lenovo Yoga 6, while more expensive, brings higher performance capable of handling more demanding tasks, such as intensive engineering work or creative tasks that benefit from its powerful processor and better screen. Additionally, the Yoga 6's 2-in-1 design allows it to double as a tablet, offering versatility and a premium touch experience, which could be a deciding factor if you need that flexibility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Excellent portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
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
271.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has limited performance with its basic CPU and minimal RAM, further hampered by a lower-quality TN screen, making multitasking and high-definition content less enjoyable. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 features a more powerful processor and more RAM suited for a variety of tasks, complemented by a higher-quality IPS screen with better resolution for sharp visuals, yielding a more versatile and efficient experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has less capable integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600) that are not suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 comes with a more powerful integrated GPU (AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8) and better overall specifications including a higher-quality screen, making it a fair choice for gaming and 3D tasks. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the higher-quality screen and the stronger graphics processing capabilities of the Lenovo Yoga 6 make it better equipped for multimedia tasks than the ASUS Vivobook Go 12.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with an Intel Celeron CPU and 4GB of RAM, offers lower performance which is less suitable for the demands of engineering and design software, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6 with a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and 16GB of RAM better handles such intensive tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 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
6.7/10
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 dimmer display detract from everyday tasks, which might be less appealing for general use. For engineering and design, the Lenovo Yoga 6's ability to reproduce a broader range of colors becomes crucial, offering fair performance, unlike the ASUS' more limited color representation. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are not ideal, with the ASUS falling short due to very low refresh rates and the Lenovo, while better, still not offering the high refresh rate desired for smooth motion.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 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
$860
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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