The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easy to carry around, but it offers basic performance with lower specs—suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 costs more but provides significantly better performance and a higher-quality display, which is better suited for demanding tasks such as 3D work, machine learning or gaming. Additionally, the XPG Xenia 14 has a more modern aesthetic and potentially better battery life. If portability and price are your primary concerns, go with the ASUS; for higher performance and better visuals, choose the XPG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 12
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has no clear advantages over the XPG Xenia 14.
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12, with its lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, falls short in performance and display for general use, whereas the XPG Xenia 14 offers a more powerful i5 CPU, significantly more RAM, and a higher resolution IPS screen which collectively provide a better user experience. Additionally, the Vivobook's limited storage and poorer keyboard and speaker quality contribute to its less favorable evaluation, while the Xenia 14's ample storage and higher quality keyboard and speakers make it a more suitable choice for general tasks.
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
7.0/10
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 offers lower graphics performance with its Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a basic screen with a lower refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 includes a more powerful Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher-quality IPS display, providing a fair experience for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
6.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The XPG Xenia 14 is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 falls short for engineering and design primarily due to its lower-tier CPU, minimal RAM, and basic integrated GPU, paired with a lower-resolution TN screen; these features are insufficient for demanding software used in such tasks. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 comes equipped with a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, a capable integrated GPU, and a higher-quality, higher-resolution IPS screen, making it well-suited for the computational and visual demands of engineering and design work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The XPG Xenia 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
6.9/10
11.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The XPG Xenia 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.
For general use, the XPG Xenia 14's higher resolution and brightness make for a clearer, more vibrant display compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 12's lower quality screen, which may appear less sharp and dimmer. In engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, the Xenia 14's superior color gamuts provide a wider range of precise colors, essential for professional work, unlike the Vivobook Go 12 which falls short in color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops aren't ideal as they lack the higher refresh rates that deliver fluid visuals, although the Vivobook Go 12's deficiencies in resolution and panel type further detract from the experience.
Build Quality
5.1/10
7.2/10
The XPG Xenia 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
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 12 has a price of $267 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 12 or the XPG Xenia 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.
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