14 vs 15.6in Asus VivoBook

[Jhamez]

I am a student looking to be able to do very light gaming (Dota 2 and the such), smaller creative tasks (like video editing every few months) and just general use. Looking at my budget and what I can get in my local stores I have decided on the new Asus VivoBook. I have included the exact specs in the pictures below, but what I really want to know is just your general opinion on if I should get a 15.6in or a 14in also taking into account their differing processors. I want to know how portable/upportable a 15.6inch 1.7kg laptop is.  

 

Thanks

 

[genexis_x]

Vivobooks generally have mediocre overall quality. Avoid them.

 

Could you provide some links of online stores in your country?

[Jhamez]

1 minute ago, ZM Fong said:

Vivobooks generally have mediocre overall quality. Avoid them.

 

Could you provide some links of online stores in your country?

Its not an online store but one I can visit without much hassle. 

 

This is the link to the shop

http://chantracomputer.com/

 

Thanks for the help  

[genexis_x]

Forgot to ask, do you have any requirements like weight, battery life, display quality etc?

[Jhamez]

On 6/8/2018 at 1:46 PM, ZM Fong said:

Forgot to ask, do you have any requirements like weight, battery life, display quality etc?

No not really, I need something within that price range of 900ish dollars but I don't mind stretching it maybe 200ish max?

Anything that is considered portable with a decent battery life should be fine for school work. The only one thing that I would put a lot of stress onto is a good trackpad, and if possible enough power for light gaming (as mentioned before things like MOBAs). A GPU such like an MX150 will be plenty. 

 

On a side note, this is not really a need, but having an 8th gen CPU is always a good thing to keep the computer powerful/usable for a longer period.

On a side side note after looking at what you said yesterday I was wondering if the ASUS Zenbook UX430UN was a better choice?

 

Thanks Again .

[genexis_x]

Could you list out all laptops with MX150 that are in your budget? I'll help you to pick. I can't open the website.

[Jhamez]

ASUS Zenbook UX430UN

Acer 14" Swift 3 / Acer 15.6" Swift 3 (Slim)

Acer 15.6" Aspire 5

Asus 15.6" VivoBook S510UN

Lenovo 14" IdeaPad 720S

HP ENVY 13 (i5), Series 2018

[genexis_x]

58 minutes ago, Jhamez said:

ASUS Zenbook UX430UN

Acer 14" Swift 3 / Acer 15.6" Swift 3 (Slim)

Acer 15.6" Aspire 5

Asus 15.6" VivoBook S510UN

Lenovo 14" IdeaPad 720S

HP ENVY 13 (i5), Series 2018

Does all have KBL-R CPU? (8250U, 8550U)

[Jhamez]

3 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Does all have KBL-R CPU? (8250U, 8550U)

Yeah I believe they all have 8th gen CPUs

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, Jhamez said:

ASUS Zenbook UX430UN

Acer 14" Swift 3 / Acer 15.6" Swift 3 (Slim)

Acer 15.6" Aspire 5

Asus 15.6" VivoBook S510UN

Lenovo 14" IdeaPad 720S

HP ENVY 13 (i5), Series 2018

Best: Lenovo Ideapad 720s 14, Asus Zenbook UX430UN, HP Envy 13. All have low power MX150

 

Good: Acer Swift 3 14/15. Entry level IPS, 25W MX150

 

Budget: Acer Aspire 5 (don't get it if it doesn't have IPS panel). May have QC issues (build, thermal paste job etc), OK-good build quality but not 'excellent'. OK battery life.

[Jhamez]

29 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Best: Lenovo Ideapad 720s 14, Asus Zenbook UX430UN, HP Envy 13. All have low power MX150

 

Good: Acer Swift 3 14/15. Entry level IPS, 25W MX150

 

Budget: Acer Aspire 5 (don't get it if it doesn't have IPS panel). May have QC issues (build, thermal paste job etc), OK-good build quality but not 'excellent'. OK battery life.

Aite thanks man , I am going to go have a hands on tomorrow at the store looking at the ones u recommended. Thanks again man