The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is significantly less expensive and has basic performance due to its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. Its battery life is adequate, but the machine is not suited for intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 is a higher-end device with a powerful Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a touchscreen, ideal for engineering work, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It has a longer battery life and a premium build but is less portable due to its increased weight and cost. The Spectre's screen also has higher resolution and color accuracy, benefiting creative professionals who require a vivid display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less RAM and storage, a lower quality TN panel screen, and shorter battery life, which may not be sufficient for multitasking or vibrant display needs, affecting its performance for general use. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360 boasts a more robust Intel i7 processor, more RAM and high-speed storage, a superior IPS touchscreen with higher resolution, better battery life, and additional premium features like a 2-in-1 convertible design, which collectively enhance the user experience for general computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 likely falls short in gaming and 3D capabilities primarily because of its less powerful GPU and possibly lower screen refresh rate, which are crucial for rendering graphics smoothly. Conversely, the HP Spectre x360 stands out with a better GPU suitable for demanding visuals and a higher screen refresh rate, complemented by a more capable CPU and superior screen quality that enhances gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very 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
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 offers a sharper, brighter display with higher resolution that enhances visibility and readability for general tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's lower resolution and brightness may result in a less crisp and dimmer viewing experience. For engineering and design, the Spectre's superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts ensure that designs and images are represented with precision, a strength not found in the Vivobook Go 15's display. When it comes to gaming and 3D, while both laptops lack high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes, the HP Spectre's higher resolution and panel quality still deliver more detailed images compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 15.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the HP Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
"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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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