The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is typically more expensive and offers strong battery life, high-quality construction, stellar keyboard, and superb screen colors suitable for general use and light creative work, all in a highly portable package due to its low weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a larger screen and higher screen refresh rate that's advantageous for engineering and 3D tasks, along with more RAM and storage, a dedicated GPU for better performance in graphic-intensive applications, but it comes with a heavier build and shorter battery life which makes it less portable. The Vivobook also tends to be less expensive than the MacBook Pro. If portability and battery life are key for you, go for the MacBook Pro; if performance on resource-intensive tasks and a larger display matter most, consider the Vivobook 16X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.7/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers an integrated M2 GPU with a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provides acceptable 3D performance, but the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience. Furthermore, the Vivobook runs on Windows, which accommodates a broader selection of games compared to the MacBook Pro running macOS, where many popular games do not operate.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.2/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a larger screen than the MacBook Pro 13, which makes it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, the MacBook Pro offers a higher screen resolution, better portability with its lighter build and longer battery life, along with a silent, fanless design for quieter operation.
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MacBook Pro's high-resolution Retina display offers vivid colors and excellent brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos. In engineering and design, the MacBook Pro stands out with its wide color gamut support, providing accurate colors essential for professional photo and video editing. However, for 3D tasks, the lower refresh rate of both laptops means less smooth visuals compared to gaming-optimized laptops, which might detract from the experience when doing animation or using 3D applications.
Battery
20.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) excels in portability and battery life, ideal for users who need a light and long-lasting laptop for everyday tasks, with its high-quality screen adding to a pleasant visual experience. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers more power with its higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM and storage for more demanding applications, and a larger screen, making it suitable for more intensive tasks but with less battery life and added bulk.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.7/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.4/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$1,219
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,150.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
"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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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