The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option with modest performance suitable for basic tasks, featuring a lower-powered Intel processor and basic Intel UHD graphics. If cost and basic computing needs are your priorities, the ASUS may suit you, but if you're looking for high performance in demanding tasks and can afford a higher price, the Lenovo is the better choice. 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 Legion Slim 7 16".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 falls short for general use due to its basic Intel Celeron processor and minimal RAM, paired with a lower-quality TN screen, all of which lead to less smooth and responsive computing experience. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 boasts a significantly more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and abundant RAM, complemented by a high-quality IPS display, making it a superior choice for everyday tasks that require good performance, screen clarity, and overall capability.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
8.2/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" excels in gaming and 3D performance with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offering smooth and immersive visual experiences. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's Intel UHD Graphics 600 and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate are not designed for the demands of modern games and 3D applications, resulting in less capable performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with its Intel Celeron processor, Intel UHD Graphics, low storage, and basic TN screen, doesn't provide the powerful CPU, high-quality GPU, sufficient RAM, or high-resolution screen necessary for engineering and design tasks, which are reflected in its portability and lower overall build and keyboard quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor, Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, ample storage, and a superior IPS screen, making it highly capable for demanding tasks and offering excellent build quality and keyboard feel, despite being slightly less portable due to increased weight and size.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.0/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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 has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which makes it less suitable for tasks where clarity and detail, like in engineering or design work, are important, and the lack of vivid color representation affects the accuracy needed for these professions. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16", with its higher resolution and brighter screen, excels in general use and professional design tasks by offering crisp visuals and a broad color spectrum, ensuring precise color work. However, despite its good resolution and quality, the Legion's lower refresh rate may not suit gaming and 3D modeling as well as other models designed with higher refresh rates that offer smoother motion and better gaming performance.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$1,680
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,680.
"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 Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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