The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option with sufficient storage and RAM for everyday tasks, but the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 offers double the storage, more RAM, a slightly more powerful processor, and significantly better GPU, which makes it better suited for more demanding tasks like engineering software or 3D rendering. The Dragonfly Pro also has a larger battery and higher-resolution touchscreen display, making it ideal for longer work sessions and more interactive use. However, it's heavier and more expensive than the ASUS. If portability and budget are key for you, go for the ASUS, but for better performance and features, consider investing in the HP Dragonfly Pro. 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 Dragonfly Pro 14".
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is outperformed by the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" as the latter has a stronger CPU and double the RAM, which are crucial for smooth multitasking and faster processing speeds, making it very good for general use. Also, the Dragonfly has higher screen brightness and resolution, contributing to a clearer and more vivid display, along with a longer battery life and better portability, all of which enhance the overall user experience significantly compared to the fair performance of the Vivobook Go 14.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poorer for gaming and 3D due to its weaker GPU, the AMD Radeon 610M, and its standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which limits how smooth game play can appear. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" provides a fair experience, featuring a more powerful GPU, the AMD Radeon 680M, and a higher quality screen which presents brighter and more accurate colors, even though it shares the same 60Hz refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with a less powerful CPU and GPU, lower RAM, and a screen displaying fewer colors and less brightness is less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which is equipped with a more powerful CPU, superior GPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen offering sharper colors and increased brightness. While both laptops are similar in size and screen size, the higher performance and better screen quality of the HP Dragonfly Pro make it a preferred choice for engineering and design, despite it being slightly heavier and possibly louder during operation.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 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
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 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
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The HP Dragonfly Pro 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 screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, but its color coverage may not satisfy professionals in engineering and design who require more accurate color reproduction. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" delivers a higher-quality display with superior brightness and better color gamut support, which is important for detailed work in fields like engineering and CAD, but its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for fast-paced 3D applications like gaming. Both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D modeling because while they have the necessary resolution and panel types to display images crisply, their refresh rates are not high enough to provide the smooth visuals required in these scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
8.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very 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
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
"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."
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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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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