If you prioritize performance and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is the superior choice with a more powerful processor and better graphical capabilities, making it well-suited for engineering work and demanding applications. It also has a higher quality display, longer battery life, and additional features like a touchscreen, which enhances its usability for various tasks. On the other hand, if price is a major concern and you need something more budget-friendly for general use, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offers a lower cost with sufficient capabilities for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and multimedia consumption. However, keep in mind that the Vivobook's lower price also reflects its less robust performance and simpler features compared to the ThinkPad. 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 ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 in general use mainly due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which contribute to faster and more efficient operation, along with a higher quality screen providing better clarity and color accuracy, all of which are very important for general usage. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z13's greater battery life and lighter build enhance portability and usage time, factors that are extremely valuable for users requiring mobility and longer periods of use away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less powerful GPU, the AMD Radeon 610M, which isn't as suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications as the more capable GPU in the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, the AMD Radeon 680M. Both have the same screen refresh rate, but the ThinkPad Z13's higher screen quality, due to a better resolution and touchscreen capability, contributes to it being considered fair for such tasks whereas the Vivobook Go 14 is considered poor.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has lower performance specs like reduced CPU capability, less RAM, and a less powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, which is equipped with a more robust CPU, double the RAM, and a stronger GPU, making it better suited for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.8/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's higher resolution and brighter panel offer clearer, more vibrant visuals, making it more pleasurable to use for everyday tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. Engineering and design work benefit significantly from the ThinkPad Z13's wider color gamuts, providing a more accurate color representation which is crucial for professional visual work, whereas the Vivobook's color gamut is less suited for precision tasks. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, both the Vivobook Go 14 and the ThinkPad Z13 fall short due to their lower refresh rates, but for less demanding visual tasks, the better resolution and panel types still offer a decent experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has very 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
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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."
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 or the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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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