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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the HP 14" Laptop, consider your priorities. The ASUS is less expensive and more portable due to its lightweight design, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual use. However, its performance in demanding applications like gaming or engineering is limited. The HP, on the other hand, while still reasonably portable, offers better performance for gaming and engineering tasks due to a more powerful processor, but this comes at a higher price and may reduce battery life. Neither laptop is optimal for intensive gaming, though the HP will handle more demanding applications and multitasking with greater ease. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the HP 14" Laptop.
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
6.2
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The HP 14" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for general use, though the HP 14" Laptop is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers decent performance for general use with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU, though it's not the most powerful, and its 8GB of RAM is adequate for everyday tasks, while the HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM might provide a snappier experience. Both have IPS screens with reasonable quality and similar battery lives, but neither excels in screen brightness or colour accuracy; they are fairly portable yet only satisfactory for non-intensive tasks due to moderate keyboard, speaker quality, and heat management, while storage space is ample for typical use.
Content Creation
6.5
7.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP 14" Laptop 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.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The HP 14" Laptop has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP 14" Laptop offer resolutions and brightness levels that are acceptable but don't stand out, with panel types that are adequate for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos but are not top-tier. When considering engineering and design tasks, neither laptop has the high color accuracy or wide color gamuts necessary for precision work, which can limit the effectiveness in those fields. For gaming and 3D applications, the lack of high refresh rates on these laptops means they aren't ideal for fast-paced visuals or professional 3D rendering where smoother motion is crucial.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP 14" Laptop both have only fair build quality, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$375
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $375.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.7
5.8
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The HP 14" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 performs poorly in gaming and 3D because it has an AMD Radeon 610M GPU which is less capable in handling graphic-intense tasks, while the HP 14" Laptop with its AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU delivers fair gaming and 3D performance, offering moderately better graphics handling. Both laptops have similar refresh rates and screen quality, but the superior GPU in the HP model provides a more adequate gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.9
6.0
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to be only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with a lower-tier AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and AMD Radeon 610M GPU which are less powerful than the HP 14" Laptop's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics, making it poor for demanding engineering and design tasks that require more processing and graphical power. Additionally, the HP 14" offers a slightly better screen quality with higher brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant display for intricate design work.
Software Development
6.4
6.8
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP 14" Laptop and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and HP 14" Laptop both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Go 14 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $375 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.78" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.42" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"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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Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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