The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option and is less expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. It offers basic performance with modest storage and RAM, suitable for general use such as web browsing and document editing, but may struggle with more intensive tasks. The Vivobook has a larger screen but lower display resolution and quality, and a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is more expensive but provides significantly higher performance for engineering, 3D work, or machine learning, thanks to its better processor and graphics. It also has a higher resolution touchscreen, more RAM, and more storage, making it well-suited for intensive tasks. Additionally, the Slim 7i has a longer battery life and better screen quality. If portability is a concern, the Slim 7i is also lighter and thinner. Choose the ASUS for basic tasks and save money, or opt for the Lenovo if you need higher performance for complex applications or appreciate better display and build quality. 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 7i Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less powerful Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and a TN panel with lower color coverage and brightness, which compromises performance and screen quality for general use, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is equipped with a more powerful Intel i5 processor, higher RAM, and an IPS display with higher resolution and color accuracy, making it more suited for a smooth and visually better user experience. Additionally, the Slim 7i Pro's higher battery capacity and better portability scores indicate longer usage times and ease of transport, further enhancing its suitability for general use compared to the Vivobook Go.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a higher resolution and superior brightness, elevating it above the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use with clearer and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's coverage of color gamuts ensures precise color representation critical in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications that prioritize smooth motion, the ASUS might fall short due to a lower refresh rate, just as the Lenovo's poor refresh rate does not support the fluidity desired for these tasks despite its good resolution and panel type.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
$799
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
"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 main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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