The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable; however, it offers less storage, less powerful processing power, and a lower-quality display, which might not be suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more expensive and slightly heavier, but comes with significantly more storage, higher performance suitable for demanding applications including gaming, and a higher-quality display. If your priority is casual use and you are on a budget, the ASUS might be suitable, whereas the Lenovo is a better fit for demanding use cases and offers a better screen experience for media and work. 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 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is hampered by a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, leading to poorer performance and visuals compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which boasts a stronger AMD Ryzen processor, more RAM, and a sharper, brighter IPS display. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro offers superior battery life and a higher-quality keyboard, which are significant for extended general use, although it is slightly less portable due to its weight.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower quality Intel UHD Graphics, a basic TN display panel, and only 4 GB of RAM which makes it less suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand high processing and graphics performance.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.4/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro likely has a higher resolution and brighter display, making it easier on the eyes when browsing or watching videos, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 may have a duller, less sharp screen. In engineering and design, color accuracy is crucial for precision work, and the IdeaPad 5 Pro’s better coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB means that colors are more vibrant and true-to-life compared to the ASUS. However, in gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS and Lenovo both fall short due to the lower refresh rate which can result in less fluid motion, though the higher resolution and better panel type on the Lenovo still offers some advantage in image clarity.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
"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 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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