The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, but it has less storage, memory, a slower processor, and a lower-quality display compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15". The IdeaPad boasts a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, a higher-quality screen with touchscreen functionality, a larger battery, and more RAM, which means it performs better for general use and more demanding tasks like 3D rendering and engineering. However, the Lenovo is slightly heavier and costs more. If portability and price are your top priorities, consider the ASUS; if performance and screen quality are more important, the Lenovo is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with lower-end components such as an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a TN display panel which compromise its performance, screen quality, and multitasking capabilities, making it less suitable for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a TN panel with standard refresh rate, which provides less graphic performance and screen quality ideal for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" comes with a more powerful AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and an IPS touchscreen, offering better visual performance and viewing angles for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
6.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with a less capable Intel Celeron processor, standard UHD Graphics, and lower amounts of RAM, is underpowered for demanding engineering software compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", which boasts a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor, integrated Vega 8 graphics, and more RAM, leading to better performance in design tasks. Additionally, the IdeaPad's higher screen quality, with an IPS panel offering better color accuracy and viewing angles, is more conducive to engineering and design work than the ASUS's TN panel.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
6.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 offers a clearer and likely brighter display than the ASUS Vivobook Go, enhancing everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. Engineers and designers would favor the IdeaPad 5 for its more accurate color representation, which is essential for precision in their work; however, neither laptop excels in this regard due to limited color gamut coverage. For gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal compared to the IdeaPad, but both are not optimal choices for these demanding visual tasks due to their modest refresh rates and resolutions.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$771
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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