The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly choice with basic performance suitable for everyday tasks and some portability benefits due to its light weight. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15 offers significantly better performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, but is less portable and more expensive. The Lenovo also excels with a more powerful processor, double the RAM, and a high refresh rate screen, which is ideal for fast motion content like gaming. Choose the ASUS for casual use and value, or the Lenovo for demanding applications and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is considered fair for general use due to its lower-end CPU, less RAM, and lower screen brightness compared to the Lenovo LOQ 15, which has a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a brighter display, contributing to its good rating for general use. Additionally, the Lenovo has double the storage capacity and better-quality speakers and keyboard, though it is heavier and less portable than the slimmer and lighter ASUS.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is equipped with an AMD Radeon GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which aren't well-suited for gaming and 3D applications that require higher graphics performance and smoother visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15 features a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, making it more capable of handling demanding gaming and 3D tasks with better visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.9/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 outshines the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU which are very important for such tasks, coupled with a higher quality screen. While the Vivobook Go 14 offers better portability and less operating noise, these factors are only somewhat important and do not outweigh the need for higher performance and better screen quality in engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a screen that provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and basic engineering work, but it lacks the wide color gamuts necessary for precision in design fields and the high refresh rate desired for smooth 3D rendering and gaming. The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its superior panel, strikes a balance by offering good resolution and brightness that enhance general and engineering usage, along with a respectable range of colors, although it still falls short for gaming and 3D work due to its limited refresh rate. Both laptops have screens not ideally suited for demanding 3D tasks and gaming, which require rapid refresh rates to ensure fluid motion and detailed visuals.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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