The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option suitable for general use with decent performance for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers significantly better performance that suits more intensive tasks such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming. The ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a superior OLED display, which is great for creative work where color accuracy is important, and it offers more storage and memory, which can be crucial for demanding applications. However, the Vivobook Go 14 is lighter and potentially more portable, offering greater convenience for those who often move around. Consider the ZenBook if performance and display quality are your priority and if you are okay with spending more, or opt for the Vivobook if you prefer something more affordable and portable for basic use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, falls short for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, which boasts a high-performance Intel i7-12700H Iris Xe GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, offering smoother visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its modest RAM, basic AMD Ryzen processor, and lower-end Radeon GPU, struggles with demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a robust Intel i7 processor, significantly more RAM, and superior Iris Xe graphics, coupled with a high-quality OLED screen, making it better suited for such intensive work. Additionally, factors like the ZenBook's higher resolution touchscreen and broader color coverage contribute to its proficiency for design, although it is slightly less portable and noisier under load than the Vivobook Go.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
8.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo 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 provides a basic screen that's sharp and clear enough for everyday tasks with respectable color accuracy, but it may not be bright or crisp enough to accommodate the precision needed in professional engineering and design settings, and the low refresh rate hampers the smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D work. The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its higher resolution and brightness, delivers richer and more detailed visuals appropriate for both general use and complex tasks like engineering that require the ability to accurately represent colors. However, despite its quality in color and resolution, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo still falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a refresh rate that's not high enough for the most fluid motion graphics.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
"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 Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 or the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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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