The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a more budget-oriented laptop with an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, which may handle general tasks well; however, the ASUS Zenbook 14 comes with an Intel i5 processor, more suitable for more demanding applications. The Zenbook also has an OLED screen with higher resolution, better suited for those who appreciate sharper visuals and work with media, although this might come with a slightly higher price. Additionally, the Zenbook offers better battery life and is slightly lighter, making it more portable. The choice depends on whether you prioritize screen quality and performance over battery life 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 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers modest everyday performance with its Ryzen CPU, sufficient RAM, and IPS screen; however, the battery life and portability are above average, which makes it suitable for on-the-go usage. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 14 boosts overall performance with a more powerful Intel CPU, superior RAM efficiency, a high-quality OLED screen with better resolution and color accuracy, and a longer battery life, while maintaining a light frame, but this comes at a higher cost and possibly more heat.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is less suitable for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU, lower screen resolution and color accuracy, while the ASUS Zenbook 14's better processor, higher resolution OLED display with wider color gamut, and Iris Xe graphics make it more conducive for such demanding tasks. Although both have similar portability, the Vivobook's lower price comes with trade-offs in performance and screen quality crucial for engineering and design, whereas the Zenbook, with its higher price, provides the necessary power and display excellence for such professions.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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's display offers adequate resolution and brightness for general use, where sharp text and clear images are needed, but it has limitations in color accuracy and range, affecting work in engineering and design where precise color representation is crucial. The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its higher quality screen, offers better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, satisfying the demanding requirements for professional design tasks. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and a responsive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
6.5/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 sports an AMD Radeon 610M GPU which is less powerful for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, and a standard 60Hz display, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14 has an Iris Xe GPU, which is better suited for such tasks, and a higher 90Hz refresh rate that contributes to smoother visuals. Screen quality is also a deciding factor; the Zenbook's OLED screen with high color coverage makes for a richer visual experience compared to the Vivobook's IPS display with lower color accuracy and brightness.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 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."
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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