The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option with solid general performance and good portability; it's lighter and has a reasonable battery life, making it suitable for users who prioritize cost and the ease of carrying their device. Conversely, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers improved performance for engineering tasks with a more powerful processor, more memory, larger storage, and a high-resolution touchscreen display that also folds, but it's heavier and less portable. Ideal for those who require better performance and screen quality for tasks like 3D rendering, the Flex 5 16 also provides longer battery life, making it suitable for working without frequent charging. Both laptops come outfitted with Windows 11 Home and have comparable build and speaker quality. If your priorities are casual use and financial savings, the ASUS could serve well; however, if you engage in more demanding tasks and desire a more robust system, the Lenovo is a fitting choice despite its higher price and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 outshines the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 in general use due to its superior main processor, double the RAM for handling more applications at once, a higher resolution touchscreen for crisp visuals, longer battery life for extended use without charging, and additional features like being a 2-in-1 convertible, which adds versatility.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it less suited for gaming and 3D applications which require fast graphics processing and smooth visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Flex 5 16, with a stronger GPU and higher refresh rate, provides better performance and more fluid imagery, crucial for a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.2/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a basic GPU, which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo Flex 5 16, which is equipped with a higher-tier CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU, as well as a higher quality screen for better color precision and clarity. Additionally, the Flex 5 offers more storage and a larger, higher resolution screen that can also be used as a tablet, giving it an edge for design flexibility despite being somewhat less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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 has a screen that provides enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks, but for engineering and design, it lacks the wide color gamut needed for precise color work, while its lower refresh rate and resolution make it less suited for the fluid visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a higher quality display with better brightness and resolution, making it more comfortable to use for long periods and more accurate for engineering and design tasks, though its screen still falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Neither laptop provides the optimal experience for 3D or gaming, where high refresh rates and advanced display technology are key, but for general use and professional design work, the Lenovo stands out with its superior display.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$450
$740
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $740.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 16 to have 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
"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 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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