If your priority is affordability and battery life for basic tasks like browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 will serve you well, although its performance may not handle more than everyday activities. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7, while more expensive, offers much higher performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering software. However, it is heavier, which makes it less portable, and it has a shorter battery life, which could be inconvenient if you're often on the go. The Gigabyte A7 also includes features like a higher quality display and a fuller range of ports, enhancing its capability for diverse tasks and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's lower-end CPU and minimal RAM limit its performance for general use, in contrast to the Gigabyte A7, which has a more potent CPU and more RAM, enabling smoother multitasking and applications. Additionally, the Gigabyte A7's higher quality IPS screen provides better viewing angles and color accuracy compared to the Vivobook's TN panel, enhancing the overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short for engineering and design due to its basic CPU and GPU, low RAM, and TN panel which offers poorer screen quality compared to IPS displays, whereas the Gigabyte A7 excels with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, high-performing Nvidia GPU, larger RAM capacity, and an IPS display for more accurate colors and better viewing angles. While the ASUS is more portable and quieter, these aspects are less critical compared to the performance and screen quality required for engineering and design tasks, where the Gigabyte A7's superior specifications make it a more suitable choice.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 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
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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 sharp and clear display for everyday tasks, the Gigabyte A7's superior resolution and brightness make it a better fit for general use compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's poorer screen. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, the A7's better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB will be beneficial, while the Vivobook Go 15 lags behind. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is a key concern, despite the Vivobook Go 15's limitations, you might find the A7's lack of a high refresh rate a drawback for these particular activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$940
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$200
$400
$600
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$1,000
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
"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."
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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