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MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
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Updated June 22, 2024·

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers a fanless design for silent operation, a high-quality Retina display with True Tone technology, and the efficient Apple M1 chip which provides excellent performance for everyday tasks and good battery life. It's compact and well-built, suitable for general use, light gaming, and casual content creation. However, it has limited upgradeability and ports, and the screen refresh rate is standard at 60Hz. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED features a larger, vibrant OLED display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, making it ideal for smoother visuals and better color accuracy, which is great for media consumption and content creation. It's equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and Arc GPU, offering better performance in gaming and more demanding tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning compared to the MacBook Pro. It also has more storage, additional USB ports, and Thunderbolt support. However, it's slightly heavier, and the battery life may not match the MacBook Pro's efficiency. In summary, choose the MacBook Pro for its silent operation, compact size, and excellent build quality, which is ideal for general use and light creative work. Opt for the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED if you prioritize a larger, higher-quality display, superior performance in demanding tasks, and more connectivity options. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Best in class battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.3
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
8.0
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.

Screen Quality

7.6
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
8.8
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.

Battery

20.0 Hours
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
9.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have very good portability, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.7
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
491.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
6.7
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
8.0
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is good.

Software Development

7.8
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
7.8
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both good for software development.

Cost

$1,249
MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Vivobook S 15 OLED
$1,249
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The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $1,249.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED

GENERAL

Price
$1,249
$1,249
Release Date
October 1, 2020February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61''13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.55''
Weight
3 lbs3.31 lbs
Width
11.97"13.92"
Depth
8.36"9.72"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M1Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
256 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
20 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
58.2 Wh75 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16002880 x 1620
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
491 nits600 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.9/108.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
10/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Version
34

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

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Andreas Osthoff | June 2022
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."

ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED

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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."

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About Apple

Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.

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.

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