Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 14 depends on your priorities. The MacBook Pro offers a high-performance processor, more memory, and a longer battery life, which are great for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D work, and professional video editing. It also has a better display quality and a higher build quality but comes at a higher cost and has limited ports without dongles. On the other hand, the Vivobook is less expensive, has adequate performance for general use, a decent battery life, and comes with more diverse ports. Its lighter weight makes it more portable, but it lags in performance for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
6.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) offers a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality mini LED screen for sharp visuals which accounts for its excellence in general use, while its solid build and efficient thermal management ensure good portability and battery life without overheating or excessive noise. The ASUS Vivobook 14, although lighter and with a fair battery life, has a weaker CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen with lower resolution and color coverage, making it less capable for demanding tasks and less vivid for multimedia content, which reflects its fair rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is better for 3D tasks because it has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which enhances motion clarity, versus the ASUS Vivobook 14, which has a modest GPU and lower refresh rate. However, despite the Vivobook's limitations, it can run a wider variety of games, as many popular titles are incompatible with macOS on the MacBook.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) surpasses the ASUS Vivobook 14 in engineering and design tasks primarily because of its higher-performing CPU, more RAM, superior GPU power, and better screen quality; these factors are critical to handling the demanding software used in these fields. While both laptops are portable and have decent keyboards and speakers, the MacBook's advantages in core performance specs make it the more suitable choice despite being less quiet in operation compared to the Vivobook.
Content Creation
8.5/10
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
8.4/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
9.2/10
6.3/10
14.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MacBook Pro 14's high-resolution display, superior brightness, and advanced panel technology provide vivid and crisp visuals, making it excellent for day-to-day tasks. Engineering and design professionals would favor the MacBook Pro for its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, the MacBook Pro's lower refresh rate is less optimal for 3D applications which require fast screen updates, while the ASUS Vivobook 14's modest color accuracy and lower resolution make it passable for general tasks but less ideal for color-dependent engineering work and it's also less suitable for gaming or 3D due to its standard refresh rate.
Battery
13.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
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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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