The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is much less expensive and more portable than the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, making it suitable for general use and basic tasks. However, its performance is considerably lower, with less storage, RAM, and a basic processor and graphics unit, which might not be suitable for more demanding activities like 3D rendering or gaming. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is much more expensive but offers a much more powerful processor, graphics unit, and more RAM, ideal for intensive gaming, engineering, and 3D or machine learning tasks. It also has a higher resolution and better screen quality but is heavier, which affects its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its less powerful Intel Celeron processor and 4GB RAM, is not as capable as the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, which has a robust AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB RAM for handling a variety of demanding tasks. Additionally, the Vivobook's TN panel and lower screen quality compared to the Legion 5 Pro's higher-resolution IPS display translate to a less vibrant and sharp visual experience, which, along with its short battery life, diminishes its suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.4/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good 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
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a less capable Intel Celeron processor, less RAM, and a lower-tier integrated GPU, which limit its performance for engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro includes a powerful Ryzen processor, more RAM, and a high-end dedicated Nvidia graphics card, greatly enhancing its suitability for demanding workloads and visuals. Additionally, the Legion's superior screen quality with a higher resolution and color accuracy further supports professional design requirements compared to the Vivobook Go's basic display, despite the latter being lighter and thus more portable.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.8/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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 ASUS Vivobook Go 15's screen may not deliver the vibrant colors and sharpness desired for everyday tasks, engineering, or immersive gaming, due to limited resolution and lower brightness, impacting its appeal across the board. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out with its high-resolution display and brightness, making it great for general and engineering use, where crisp visuals and accurate colors are vital. However, for gaming and 3D work, despite its excellent resolution and panel quality, the Legion's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens optimized for such tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$1,170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,170.
"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."
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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