The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option offering decent performance for everyday tasks with good portability, but it has a lower quality screen and less powerful processor. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13, though more expensive, provides a much better screen, including OLED technology for more vibrant colors, more storage, and a higher performance processor suitable for more intensive tasks like engineering. It's lighter and boasts a longer battery life. However, for demanding games and 3D applications, neither may be ideal due to their integrated graphics. Choose the Vivobook for cost-effective general use and the Zenbook for superior screen, performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
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
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and AMD Radeon 610M graphics, alongside an IPS screen that covers less of the DCI-P3, sRGB, and Adobe RGB color spaces, is not as powerful or visually precise which is why it's considered poor for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a display that is suitable for everyday tasks and productivity software, thanks to its acceptable resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wider color gamut and higher resolution that professionals in engineering and design may require for precise color work. The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its higher resolution and better brightness, provides a more vivid and detailed image, making it an excellent choice for general use and professional design, as it covers a broader spectrum of colors for more accurate visual work. However, neither laptop offers a high refresh rate display, which is essential for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D modeling, thus they fall short for those specific high-motion activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 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.
Cost
$450
$890
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful GPU, the AMD Radeon 610M, which cannot handle gaming and 3D tasks as effectively as the ASUS Zenbook 13, which comes with a stronger integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the better GPU in the Zenbook 13 provides it with a noticeable edge for gaming and 3D applications.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 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."
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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