The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly option with adequate performance for everyday tasks. It's more portable and has a relatively lower weight, suitable for mobility, but its performance for intensive tasks is modest and it has a smaller screen. The Lenovo LOQ 16, on the other hand, is designed for higher performance, sporting a more powerful processor and graphics card which makes it better suited for 3D work, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. It has a larger, higher-resolution screen, which is better for productivity and entertainment, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The tradeoff here is between performance and suitability for demanding applications with the Lenovo LOQ 16 versus greater portability and affordability with the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
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 1200
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
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its lower-tier CPU and graphics, less RAM, and a display with lower brightness and color accuracy, offers basic functionality suitable for general tasks, whereas the Lenovo LOQ 16's higher-tier CPU, more RAM, and a significantly brighter and more color-accurate screen caters to a smoother and visually richer experience, justifying its better suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful AMD Radeon 610M graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, limiting its capability in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 features a much more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D uses.
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 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful CPU and GPU, lower screen quality, and only half the RAM of the Lenovo LOQ 16, which makes it less capable of handling demanding engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo has superior screen resolution and refresh rate, improving the clarity and smoothness for detailed work, though it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.6/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 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
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 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.
If you prioritize a sharp and clear display for everyday tasks like browsing and editing documents, the Lenovo LOQ 16, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides a more comfortable and visually appealing experience than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy and range are crucial for detailed projects, the Lenovo benefits from broader color gamuts, ensuring your work appears true-to-life and vibrant. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming models, but the higher resolution and panel quality on the Lenovo still offer a slightly better visual experience.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
"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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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