If portability is a priority and you prefer a more budget-friendly option, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 delivers good performance for general use, with a lightweight design and reasonable battery life. However, for more intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers significantly better performance due to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, more RAM, and larger storage space; it also has a larger screen with higher brightness and color accuracy. In exchange, it is heavier, which may affect portability, and it comes at a higher cost. Additionally, the Zenbook Pro 17 has better build quality, speaker quality, and battery life than the Vivobook Go 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its modest AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and an IPS screen with standard resolution and brightness, is fair for general use, particularly where portability is a key concern due to its lighter weight and smaller screen.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
8.1/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has lower-end components like an AMD Ryzen 3 processor and AMD Radeon 610M graphics, along with just enough RAM and a moderate screen quality, making it poorly suited for demanding engineering and design software. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 packs a much more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, plentiful RAM, and a superior screen, thus providing the high performance and advanced visuals necessary for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides an adequate display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers a sharper, brighter image, making it more comfortable and appealing for long hours of use. For engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 17 stands out with a wider color gamut ensuring more accurate color reproduction, which is vital for detailed and color-critical work, whereas the Vivobook Go 14's colors might not be as rich or precise. However, both laptops have limitations for gaming and 3D work, as their screens don't have high refresh rates which are essential for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
"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."
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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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