For general use with a focus on portability and at a lower cost, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14's lighter weight and smaller size make it a convenient choice. However, if you need a laptop with higher performance for activities like engineering tasks, 3D rendering or machine learning, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 with a more powerful processor, larger storage, and more RAM would be apt, but it's slightly heavier and costs more. Additionally, the Vivobook S 15 offers longer battery life, which could be important for extended use without access to power, while the Vivobook Go 14 would be easier to carry around due to its lower weight. Both models have similar screen sizes and resolutions, with no touchscreen functionality, but the Vivobook S 15 also has a backlit keyboard and a larger battery capacity, which contributes to its enhanced performance for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a lower-tier CPU and half the RAM compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which affects its performance for general use, despite having better portability due to its lighter weight. The S 15 also offers a higher storage capacity and a slightly better battery life, which contribute to its overall suitability for a broader range of tasks and longer use between charges.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a less powerful AMD Radeon 610M graphics unit and a smaller screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which features the more capable integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 graphics. Both laptops have screens with a standard refresh rate, but the Vivobook S 15's GPU and CPU provide better gaming and 3D performance, although the difference in their gaming capabilities might not be dramatic since the refresh rates are the same.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has weaker CPU and GPU capabilities, less RAM, and lower screen quality compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks that require more processing power and better visuals.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and S 15 may offer acceptable screen experiences with resolutions and brightness levels that are adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. However, when discussing engineering and design, both laptops might lack in color accuracy and coverage essential for precision work, rendering them less suitable for professionals in those fields. And when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the absence of high refresh rates and only moderate resolution could lead to a less immersive experience, making these laptops less ideal for users with a focus on gaming or 3D graphics work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$908
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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.
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