The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is more budget-friendly than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, making it an economical choice for general use; however, the Lenovo has higher storage capacity, more memory, a better display with a touchscreen, and longer battery life. The Lenovo's superior performance will suit intensive engineering tasks, while the ASUS offers adequate performance for everyday activities. The Lenovo also has a higher quality build and better overall performance scores. Although the ASUS is very portable and has good heat management, if ultimate performance and display are more important than price and you need a laptop that's more adept at handling demanding applications, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are tailored to general use with noticeable differences; the ASUS carries an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and 8 GB of RAM with a standard 1080p screen, which is suitable for basic tasks but may be less responsive with intensive applications, while offering a slightly reduced battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo boasts a more powerful Intel i5 CPU and double the RAM at 16 GB, along with a higher resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, providing a smoother experience for demanding software and multitasking.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and Radeon 610M GPU, offers less computing and graphical power than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which has an Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad's higher-resolution and higher refresh rate display provides better screen quality, another key factor for such professional use.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a higher resolution and brighter display which makes it superior for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, where clear visuals are crucial. Its screen covers a wider range of colors, essential for accurate rendering in engineering and design fields. However, despite these advantages, both the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro lack high refresh rates, which limits their performance for Gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion and faster screen updates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
6.5/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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