The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is significantly less expensive with a basic processor and graphics suitable for general use, whereas the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is more costly but offers substantial improvements in performance, ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The Vivobook's lighter weight and longer battery life make it more portable, but its lower storage and memory might limit multitasking and complex tasks. The Legion 5i Pro's larger and higher-quality display, increased storage, and memory lead to better multitasking and content creation capabilities, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 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 5i 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, minimal RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, leading to poor performance and visual experience, which is not ideal for general use, while its better portability and longer battery life could favor users needing mobility over performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i features a high-performance Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and a superior IPS screen, providing a better overall user experience for general use, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life, which might not suit users who prioritize working on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is limited in gaming and 3D tasks due to an entry-level Intel graphics chip and a screen with a standard refresh rate, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i excels with a high-end Nvidia graphics card and a screen with a much higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very 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 and integrated graphics, which along with its limited RAM, is not suited for intensive engineering and design tasks that require strong performance. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro features a high-performance Intel i7 processor, a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, and more RAM, making it highly capable for demanding applications used in engineering and design, albeit with a tradeoff in portability due to its greater weight and larger size.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
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 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
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 displays lackluster visuals across various applications due to a screen that doesn't offer vivid colors or sharp resolutions, making it less ideal for tasks that require precision such as engineering and design. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i provides a higher quality display that is more suitable for general use and professional design work, offering a more vibrant color range and clearer image details. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes a critical factor, and although the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has superior resolution and color accuracy, its refresh rate may not be high enough to satisfy the needs of high-frame-rate gaming or fast-paced 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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