The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget-friendly option with lower performance suitable for basic tasks like browsing and office applications. Its larger size and weight make it less portable compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which offers higher performance for intensive tasks such as engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning. The Surface Laptop Studio also has a better display, more storage and RAM, and a premium build but comes at a higher price. For demanding tasks and better overall user experience, the Surface Laptop Studio is the better choice, while for simpler tasks and price sensitivity, the Vivobook may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.6/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with a basic Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, and a lower quality TN screen, is less suited for general use, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers a more powerful i7 processor, ample RAM, and a superior IPS touchscreen display, making it well-suited for a range of tasks. Additionally, the Surface Laptop Studio's better build quality, longer battery life, and features like a flexible hinge for diverse usage modes contribute to its higher suitability for general use.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15, with an Intel UHD Graphics 600, is not suited for gaming and 3D because this GPU paired with its standard refresh rate screen doesn't deliver the same visual and performance level required for these tasks as the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which comes with a significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, enhancing gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
5.4/10
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.4/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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 likely has a lower resolution and dimmer display, which affects its ability to provide clear and vivid images required for general activities, engineering, design, and gaming. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio probably boasts a higher resolution and brighter screen, with excellent color representation, making it ideal for general use and professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Surface Laptop Studio might fall short if it lacks a high refresh rate, which is critical for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a price of $240 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
"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."
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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 Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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