If price is your main concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks like browsing the web or using office applications, the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is an economical choice and offers the essentials. However, if you're seeking a laptop with higher performance for more demanding tasks such as photo editing or light gaming, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while more costly, will deliver better results. It also likely has a better screen and longer battery life, which could be important if you plan to use it on the go. Do consider that the Samsung will likely be heavier and less portable than the smaller ASUS Vivobook Go 12. For users who value versatility and often use their laptop away from a power source, the trade-off of higher cost for the Samsung might be worthwhile. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower RAM and a basic CPU, combined with a standard screen and minimally adequate speaker and keyboard quality, make it less suitable for general use compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which boasts a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, and better scores for speaker and keyboard quality. Additionally, the Galaxy Book2 360 offers a significantly better viewing experience owing to its higher screen quality and color accuracy, and despite being slightly heavier, it maintains a high portability score.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.8/10
11.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 has a lower resolution and dimmer display which affects clarity and comfort during everyday tasks, and its limited color range hinders the accuracy needed for engineering and design work. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a higher resolution and brighter screen that enhances readability and image detail for general use and provides wider color gamuts essential for precise engineering and design projects. However, both struggle in gaming and 3D environments as they lack high refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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