When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 15, consider that the MacBook Pro offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, has a higher quality display with better resolution and color coverage, and longer battery life, but comes at a higher price. The MacBook Pro is also more suited for general use with a better build quality, keyboard, and speakers. On the other hand, the Vivobook provides decent general use performance at a budget-friendly price, but with less storage capacity, a lower quality screen, and inferior battery life. It's also relatively more portable and suited for basic tasks without the premium features of the MacBook Pro. Both run different operating systems, with the MacBook on MacOS and Vivobook on Windows 11 Home, which might matter depending on your software needs. The Vivobook is also indicated to be suitable for gaming, which could be a consideration if that's a priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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 speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.5/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its higher quality screen, more efficient CPU, better battery life, and lighter build, offers an excellent balance for general use, elevating both visual experience and portability. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while still suitable for everyday tasks, has a lower screen quality, a less powerful CPU, and shorter battery life, but it compensates with a larger screen and may appeal to those prioritizing cost over top-end features.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.9/10
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's superior 10-core GPU and high 120Hz screen refresh rate make it well-suited for 3D tasks, although many popular games may not be compatible with MacOS. The ASUS Vivobook 15's integrated UHD Graphics provide modest gaming and 3D performance, and with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, it's less optimized for high-frame-rate gaming but typically offers a wider selection of compatible games being a Windows machine.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 in engineering and design use because it offers a stronger CPU and GPU combination, higher RAM capacity, and a superior Mini LED screen which provides excellent color accuracy and brightness for detailed design work. While the Vivobook 15 is lighter and offers a larger screen size, its lower-resolution IPS display, weaker Intel integrated graphics, and less robust processor make it less suited for demanding engineering tasks and professional-grade design work.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
8.2/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 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 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
15.6in
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 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display offers high resolution and brightness, making text and images crystal clear for general tasks, while its extensive color coverage caters to the precision needed in engineering and design work. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate might not be the best for smooth motion in 3D applications. The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient colors for amateur design work, but its screen can't match the MacBook's, and the lower refresh rate might detract from the experience in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$529
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 costs $529.
"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."
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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