The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is significantly less expensive than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and offers good portability due to its lighter weight, making it suitable for general use tasks, but its performance is more modest. On the other hand, the Surface Laptop Studio has a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, and a higher quality display with touch support, making it better suited for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work, and it also has a better build quality and a longer battery life for typical usage. Keep in mind, however, that it comes with a higher price tag and a bit more weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use largely due to its higher RAM, more powerful CPU, superior screen quality, and longer battery life, while also providing better portability and overall premium features. The Vivobook, however, may still appeal to those who prioritize affordability and sufficient performance for basic tasks, alongside a strong heat management system and a quieter operation during use.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less capable GPU, the AMD Radeon 610M, and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which makes it poor for gaming and 3D applications. In comparison, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher 120 Hz screen refresh rate, resulting in fair performance for the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14, with its AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and AMD Radeon 610M GPU, is less suitable for engineering and design due to lower performance capabilities compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, along with a higher quality screen that's also suitable for tablet use with design applications. Although the Vivobook is lighter and more portable, the Surface Laptop Studio's superior CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality make it a better choice for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
6.5/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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's screen may not have the high resolution or brightness preferred for general use, nor the wide color gamuts needed for precise engineering and design work. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, however, offers a superior display with higher resolution and brightness, as well as broader color gamuts, which is ideal for both general use and professional design tasks. However, neither laptop has a high refresh rate display, which is crucial for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming, meaning they may not deliver the best experience in those areas.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
"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."
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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