If you prioritize a budget-friendly option for light tasks like browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is the less expensive and slightly more portable choice, though it has less storage and a basic graphics unit, making it less suitable for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while heavier on the pocket, offers a higher-end experience with better performance for demanding activities like 3D rendering, engineering software, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor, advanced graphics card, and higher RAM and storage, along with a touchscreen and superior battery life for longer usage without the need to charge. 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 Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior screen quality compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, enhancing its performance for general use and making it very good for such tasks. Although the ASUS is lighter and more portable, the Lenovo not only has these advantages but also offers a significantly longer battery life, which contributes greatly to its overall suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.7/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair 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, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is equipped with the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics and a higher refresh rate of 90Hz, enhancing gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has less powerful CPU and GPU, and lower RAM, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which has a higher-end CPU, better GPU, and more RAM for intensive software requirements. Additionally, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 offers a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy that's crucial for design work, although it's slightly heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Go.
Content Creation
6.5/10
8.0/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very 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
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 offers a balance that suits everyday tasks with its adequate resolution and brightness, but its color coverage may fall short for professional design where wider color gamuts are essential. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels in clarity and vividness for both everyday and design use with its superior color accuracy and higher resolution. However, both laptops have limited refresh rates, which isn't ideal for smooth visuals required in high-end gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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 Slim Pro 7 14 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
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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