The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers vibrant color accuracy and high resolution, making it excellent for engineering and design work where color gamut coverage is crucial. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 also provides good resolution and decent color representation, but it may not cover color gamuts as extensively, making it slightly less ideal for professional design tasks. Neither, however, is suited for gaming or 3D applications due to low refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during such activities.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
12.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$797
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 costs $797.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an OLED screen with better color coverage and resolution for sharper images but is heavier and has less portability compared to the lighter Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which has an IPS touch screen with less color accuracy and lower resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming and 3D applications, however, both laptops feature similar integrated graphics which might not be ideal for demanding games or 3D tasks. The ASUS model also boasts a higher resolution OLED screen for vibrant colors and contrasts, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers a touch screen with lower resolution and refresh rate, which may not be as immersive for gaming or 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
6.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is better for engineering and design due primarily to its more powerful CPU and superior OLED screen quality, which provide enhanced performance for intensive tasks and more accurate colors for visual work. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, while more portable and also offering a quality IPS display, comes with a less powerful CPU and may not perform as well in demanding engineering and design scenarios.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.2/10
7.1/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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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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