Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i depends on your needs and budget. The Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly and has enough capability for basic tasks, but its lower storage and RAM could limit performance and multitasking. The IdeaPad Slim 5i, while more expensive, offers better performance with higher RAM, making it suitable for more demanding tasks or multitasking. The IdeaPad also leads in display quality which is important if you prioritize a richer visual experience. If portability is critical, the lighter Vivobook Go 15 may appeal to you, but keep in mind it has a shorter battery life compared to the IdeaPad Slim 5i. 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 Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 with a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a TN screen, offers a compromised general use experience compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which boasts a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality IPS display, thus enabling smoother multitasking and better visual quality for users. Additionally, the IdeaPad Slim 5i has a significantly larger storage capacity, a backlit keyboard, and a longer battery life, enhancing both its functionality and usability over the Vivobook.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 5i is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with an entry-level GPU that is less capable of handling the demands of gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i's more powerful graphics, which better supports such tasks. Both have the same screen refresh rate, but the IdeaPad Slim 5i has a higher quality IPS display with better color reproduction and viewing angles, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is 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
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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 vibrant display for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its better resolution and brightness, offers a more pleasant viewing experience than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. For engineering and design applications, where accurate colors are crucial, the IdeaPad's fair ability to represent wider color gamuts makes it more suitable than the Vivobook, despite neither being ideal for professional color work. While both laptops may not be optimized for gaming or 3D applications due to their screen qualities, the IdeaPad's fair resolution and panel type give it a slight edge over the Vivobook, though serious gamers might find both lacking in refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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 Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$223
$499
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$400
$500
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The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $223 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $499.
"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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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