If you prioritize high performance for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming, and don’t mind spending more, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in these areas. It also offers a premium build, better screen quality, and touch capability. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is much more affordable, suffices for general use, and is slightly more portable with lower weight but comes with lower performance and screen quality. The Asus has a longer battery life for typical usage, which is beneficial for extended periods away from power outlets. Overall, choose the Lenovo for demanding tasks and the Asus for everyday activities and budget-friendliness. 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 Slim Pro 9i.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a basic CPU and low RAM, leading to slower performance for general tasks, along with a lower-quality screen and mediocre battery life, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a high-end CPU, ample RAM, an advanced Mini LED screen with higher brightness and resolution for a sharper image, and better battery longevity, thus providing a much-enhanced general use experience.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 offers an Intel UHD Graphics 600 with a screen that refreshes at 60 times per second, which is insufficient for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i boasts an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, providing a smoother and more immersive experience suitable for gaming and handling 3D content.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
8.9/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has less memory and a lower-end processor and graphics, which limits its ability to handle demanding engineering and design tasks, and its screen quality is lower, which can affect the detail and color accuracy needed in such settings.
Content Creation
5.7/10
8.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
9.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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, where clarity and readability are key, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i stands out with a high-resolution display providing sharp text and images, along with great brightness that eases viewing in varied lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals would benefit from the Lenovo's wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation essential for detailed work. However, despite its high-quality display, the Lenovo's lower refresh rate compared to dedicated gaming laptops may not satisfy gamers or 3D designers looking for the smooth visuals that enhance fast-paced games or fluid animation work.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$240
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
"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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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