If budget is a concern, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less expensive and suitable for everyday tasks such as browsing and office work. However, for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers better performance but at a higher cost and with less portability. The Zenbook Pro 17 also typically has a longer battery life, offering more usage between charges. Choose the Vivobook Go 15 for affordability and basic usage or the Zenbook Pro 17 for high performance, longer battery life, but with added weight and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with limited RAM, a basic CPU, a lower-quality TN screen, and lesser storage, is not as equipped for general tasks as the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, which boasts a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a vivid IPS display, and a large storage capacity. Additionally, the Zenbook Pro 17 offers a higher screen brightness and color coverage, contributing to better screen quality, though it is heavier and potentially less portable than the lighter Vivobook Go 15 with shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with a lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, basic Intel UHD Graphics, and limited RAM which makes it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 features a high-end AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics along with ample RAM, providing the necessary power and performance required for such work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very 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
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 with its higher resolution and brightness will offer a better experience than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the Zenbook Pro 17's superior color gamut coverage will make it a more suitable choice. However, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 isn't the best pick for gaming or 3D work where a high refresh rate is essential, and likewise, the Zenbook Pro 17 falls short in this aspect despite its other strengths in resolution and panel type.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 or the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
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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