The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option that is lightweight and therefore quite portable, suitable for basic general use, but it has limited storage and less power for heavy tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while more expensive, offers significantly higher performance suitable for gaming, engineering, and intensive 3D or machine learning workloads, a better display, and a more substantial build, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the ASUS model. Consider the ASUS for everyday tasks and portability, and the Lenovo if you need more power and better display quality for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and a lower-quality TN screen, making it less suitable for demanding tasks and offering poorer viewing angles, which impacts its general use performance negatively. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 features a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality IPS screen, which together provide smoother performance and better visuals, enhancing the overall experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a basic 60Hz screen, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15 features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher refresh rate 144Hz screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15's Intel Celeron N4020 processor, 4GB of RAM, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 600 make it poorly suited for engineering and design work, which typically requires robust computing power and high-quality graphics. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with a higher-performing AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, 16GB of RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, as well as a superior IPS screen, making it very good for such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.6/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo LOQ 15 offers a combination of resolution, panel type, and brightness that provides a clear and vivid display, which may not be as effectively delivered by the ASUS Vivobook Go 15. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo LOQ 15 likely covers a wider range of colors with better accuracy, essential for professionals who need to work with precise color representations, a feature less emphasized in the ASUS model. However, for gaming and 3D applications, while both laptops may not offer the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion, the ASUS may further underperform due to a combination of lower resolution and panel quality compared to the Lenovo.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$240
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
"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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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