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Updated January 12, 2024·
If performance and a seamless experience with other Apple products are priorities for you, and you're okay with a higher price, consider the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022). It's also known for its build quality and reliable operating system. On the other hand, if you want a more budget-friendly option with decent performance that's also lightweight and portable, the ASUS Zenbook 14 might be a good choice. Remember, the MacBook Pro may offer better video editing capabilities and a longer battery life, while the Zenbook could give you more flexibility with a variety of ports and a Windows operating system, which is more compatible with a wider range of software, especially in business environments. Keep in mind the ecosystem you are invested in; if you have other Apple devices, the MacBook Pro will work more seamlessly with them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.7
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
20.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) offers a high-quality display, top-notch keyboard, and excellent battery life with a silent operation, making it ideal for everyday tasks and ensuring portable, all-day usage. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook 14 also provides a high-quality OLED display and good portability, but it falls short in battery life and heat management, which could impact prolonged, intensive use.
Content Creation
7.9
7.3
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for content creation, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.3
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MacBook Pro 13's display offers high resolution and brightness, which makes it appealing for everyday tasks and professional design work where fine detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, its standard refresh rate isn't suitable for high-end 3D applications where smoother motion representation is essential.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 also boasts a sharp, bright display with a wide color palette, aligning with the needs of general users and professionals in design fields requiring true-to-life colors. But similar to the MacBook Pro, it lacks the higher refresh rate gamers and 3D applications benefit from, leading to less fluid motion visuals in those contexts.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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.
Build Quality
10.0
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a superior display quality with high brightness and color accuracy, but its GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate limit its capabilities in both 3D tasks and gaming performance. Comparatively, the ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a higher 90Hz refresh rate which benefits gaming, but many games aren't compatible with its operating system; additionally, its GPU, while adequate for fair gaming and 3D work, doesn't match high-end gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.2
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its powerful Apple M2 chip, high screen brightness, and wider color coverage, making it ideal for precise visual work, although its portability is slightly less favorable due to a heavier build compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14, which offers similar CPU performance, generous RAM for multitasking, and an OLED screen with higher resolution and contrast for sharp images, yet it has a less solid build quality and higher operating noise.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,219 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.4'' x 0.61'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.36" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 20 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 497 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
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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 Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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