ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-WS51, Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

A cheap, honest laptop for basic work. The 8GB of RAM is the only thing holding it back from being a no-brainer.

The Ryzen 5 7520U sits in the 21st percentile for CPUs, which sounds rough until you remember this thing costs less than a decent phone. It's fine for Office apps and a dozen browser tabs. The 8GB of RAM is the real bottleneck here, landing in the 24th percentile. You'll feel it when you try to multitask. The integrated Radeon 610M graphics are about average for this class, which means gaming is a non-starter. Our gaming score of 11.8 out of 100 tells you everything you need to know.

The Vivobook Go 15 goes up against some heavy hitters in our database, but those are all in a completely different price class. The MacBook Pro M5 and Surface Laptop 7th Edition are premium machines that cost several times more. The real comparison is against other budget laptops. The Lenovo Legion 5i and Acer Predator Helios are gaming machines, so they're not really competitors for this audience. If you need a cheap laptop for school or office work, this ASUS holds its own against anything in its actual price bracket.

At CAD 805, this is a fair deal for a basic workhorse. You're getting a current-gen Ryzen chip, a real SSD, and a full HD IPS panel. But the 8GB of RAM is a compromise that will age poorly. If you can stretch your budget a bit, you'll find machines with 16GB that will last you years longer.

The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a budget laptop that knows exactly what it is, a cheap machine for basic tasks. The Ryzen 5 7520U and 8GB of RAM will handle web browsing, email, and document editing without much fuss. But don't expect it to flex any muscle beyond that. The 512GB SSD is a nice touch at this price, and the 15.6 inch FHD screen gives you room to work. Just know you're buying a tool for getting things done, not a machine for having fun.

If you're looking for a laptop that can handle gaming, video editing, or heavy multitasking, this isn't it. Go get something with 16GB of RAM and a dedicated GPU instead. The Lenovo Legion 5i or Acer Predator Helios are both far better options if you can stretch your budget.

The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is a solid budget laptop for students and office workers who need a reliable machine for basic tasks. The 512GB SSD and FHD screen are the highlights. The 8GB of RAM and dim display are the compromises. If you can live with those limitations, this is a sensible buy. If you need more power, save up for something with 16GB of RAM.