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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is generally more expensive but offers superior build quality, better screen brightness and color accuracy, higher portability, and excellent performance for general use and engineering tasks. It runs macOS and is well-suited for professionals who prefer Apple's ecosystem. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while less expensive, includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card that provides robust capability for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a larger screen, runs Windows 11, and may have more appeal for users requiring intensive graphic processing but it has a significantly shorter battery life and lower portability compared to the MacBook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- The ASUS Vivobook 16X has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.6
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in general use primarily due to its superior processing capabilities, high-quality Mini LED display, and significantly longer battery life, enhancing portability and overall user experience. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while offering good performance with a capable CPU and GPU combo and a larger screen size, falls short in battery life and display quality, which are crucial for extended, high-quality usage.
Gaming and AI
7.0
7.7
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in 3D applications due to its superior screen quality and color accuracy, as it features high brightness and extensive color coverage, making it ideal for tasks requiring accurate color representation; however, many popular games aren’t available for MacOS, which limits its gaming potential.
Content Creation
8.5
7.7
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.3
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's exceptional screen quality for general use and engineering is due to its high resolution, bright display, and wide color gamuts, ensuring crisp visuals and accurate color representation which are critical for detailed design work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications, where smoother motion is a priority. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while offering good resolution and decent brightness for general tasks and engineering, falls short in gaming and 3D due to a subpar refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 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
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) 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.
Cost
$1,630
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,630 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its powerful Apple M2 Pro processor, high-resolution Mini LED screen, and excellent build quality provides robust performance and stunning visuals for engineering and design work, but weighs less, making it more portable than the ASUS Vivobook 16X. However, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, sporting a high-performance Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, delivers exceptional processing and graphics capabilities necessary for engineering and design tasks and has a larger screen, but it is heavier and thicker, which can impact portability.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,630 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.5 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (10C) | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 13.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"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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