Given the significant price difference, here's what you should consider: The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is lighter and more affordable, making it suitable for basic tasks and carrying around. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a more powerful processor and larger screen, which translates to better performance for tasks like photo editing, multitasking, and enjoying media. However, this also means it's heavier and generally costs more. If budget is a priority and your tasks are lightweight, go for ASUS. If performance and screen size are key, and you don't mind spending more, choose Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 with its Ryzen 3 CPU, smaller storage, and fair screen and keyboard quality is suitable if you prioritize portability and affordability but may fall short during intensive tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which boasts a more powerful Ryzen 7 CPU, larger storage, and notably better screen and keyboard quality, in addition to a longer battery life that makes it more versatile for demanding general use at the expense of being slightly heavier.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
6.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its lower-end AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M graphics, offers less processing and graphical power compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which includes the more robust AMD Ryzen 7 CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics, making the latter more suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks. Furthermore, the IdeaPad also has a slightly larger screen and better color coverage, which improves visual detail and accuracy for such use cases.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
6.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 have panels with adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not have the most vivid colors or sharpest details preferred by some users. In terms of engineering and design, the color accuracy is crucial for precise work; while these laptops support basic requirements, professionals requiring high color fidelity might find them lacking due to limited color gamuts. As for 3D and gaming, both models do not prioritize high refresh rates, which may lead to less fluid visuals and slower response times, though they manage basic resolution and panel quality that is satisfactory for casual use.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 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
$771
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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