ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 Black
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 Black
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" is generally well-liked for its solid performance, good build quality, and fair price. Most users find it fast enough for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light productivity, with a bright screen and decent battery life. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious Wi-Fi connectivity issues and the inconvenience of being forced to create a Microsoft account during setup. Overall, it's seen as a reliable budget laptop, but potential buyers should be aware of possible hardware inconsistencies.
Pros
- Fast processing speed
- Good build quality
- Bright and clear FHD display
- Lightweight and slim design
- Fast charging battery
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Forced Microsoft account creation
- S Mode locked by default
- Power button timing finicky
- Non-upgradeable hardware
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.