ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N vs ASUS VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N takes 12 weighted points vs 2.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, RAM, Storage. Read our comprehensive ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N review or see the full ASUS VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T review. The ASUS VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

Intel Core i3-1215U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.2 (461)
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ASUS VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T

Intel Celeron N4500 · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $300
3.7 (299)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook 5Z8NVivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T
Gaming2.1/101/10
Productivity4.2/102.1/10
Programming3.1/101.1/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/101/10
Student5.6/104.4/10
Travel / Portability5.7/104.7/10
AI Workloads2.3/101/10
Value for Money6.8/104.6/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook 5Z8NVivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T
CPUIntel Core i3-1215UIntel Celeron N4500
PassMark Score10,7741,770
CPU Cores2P+4E2
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR44 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage256 GBSSD64 GBeMMC
Display14″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801366x768
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI112 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.09 lbs3.3 lbs
Thickness0.7″0.67″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (461)3.7 ★ (299)
Value Score6.8/104.6/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N's Intel Core i3-1215U is ~509% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (10,774 vs 1,770). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking. Read more in our in-depth Vivobook 5Z8N benchmark breakdown and VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T performance review.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming. For dedicated gaming silicon, check our best gaming laptops guide.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.2/10 vs 2.1/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Vivobook 5Z8N: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T: 14″ IPS 1366x768 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook 5Z8N: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD. VivoBook Go 14 Flip J1400KA-DS02T: 4 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 64 GBeMMC.

Build & Portability

3.09 lbs / 0.7″ vs 3.3 lbs / 0.67″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 5.7 vs 4.7.

Value

Value scores land 6.8/10 vs 4.6/10. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N — it wins the weighted spec battle. You can read the detailed ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N review or compare alternative models in our laptop comparison tool.

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