For general use like web browsing and office work, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is an affordable choice and has a larger screen, but has limited storage and lower performance. The ASUS Zenbook 14X is more expensive but offers superior performance for intensive engineering tasks, better graphics for light gaming or creative work, and has a high-quality OLED display. The Zenbook 14X is also lighter and more portable with better build quality, yet has a shorter battery life compared to the Vivobook Go. If budget is a concern and your tasks are basic, the Vivobook Go suffices, but for demanding tasks and better overall quality, the Zenbook 14X is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's lower-tier CPU and minimal RAM make it less capable of handling demanding tasks smoothly, and its standard screen quality and battery life limit its effectiveness for long, versatile use. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X's high-end CPU and ample RAM allow for better performance, and its superior OLED screen, coupled with a longer battery life and higher portability, make it more suited for a broad range of general-use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less capable Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X performs better in these areas with its Nvidia MX550 GPU and a higher 90Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Zenbook 14X benefits from a superior CPU and higher screen quality which also contribute to its fair performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 likely has a lower resolution and duller display, which makes it less ideal for any use where clarity and color accuracy are important, including general tasks, engineering, and design. The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its higher resolution and brighter display, is excellent for general activities and professional work where fine detail and color precision, like Adobe RGB coverage, matter. However, neither is optimal for gaming or 3D work due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals desired in these scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$777
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
"The Asus Vivobook Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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.
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