The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option that's lighter and offers good portability; it's well-suited for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, though more expensive, brings a much higher performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, along with an OLED screen with better color accuracy and vibrancy. It's heavier and less portable. If you need a machine for demanding applications and can handle less portability, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is the better choice; otherwise, for everyday tasks and better mobility, the Vivobook Go 14 should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
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
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its basic CPU and RAM, lower screen resolution, and lightweight design, offers adequate performance for everyday tasks, making it more portable and affordable. Conversely, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a high-end CPU and RAM, superior screen quality due to its OLED display with higher resolution, and robust graphics capabilities, which excel in demanding applications but come with a higher price point and reduced portability due to its size and weight.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good 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
9.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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 screen may not be as sharp or vibrant since it likely has a lower resolution and limited color gamut compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which boasts a higher resolution and wider color coverage, vital for clarity and color accuracy in general use and engineering work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to modest refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion, though the ZenBook's superior resolution and panel quality partially compensate during less motion-intensive scenes. The ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high-resolution display and superior color range, makes it a strong choice for professionals in engineering and design seeking visual precision, while the Vivobook Go 14 offers basic functionality without the advanced screen features.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
"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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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