Choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 17 depends on your preferences and needs. The MacBook Pro offers a higher-quality display, better build and speaker quality, and stronger performance for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. Its portability and battery life are also superior, though it comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly, has a larger screen, and still delivers acceptable performance for general use. However, it falls short in display quality, build quality, and processing power for more intensive tasks. 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 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
7.0/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is preferred for general use because of its superior CPU, leading to better performance, and its high-quality Mini LED screen provides richer colors and contrast. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 17, while offering a larger screen, falls short with its basic CPU and standard screen quality, and despite being heavier, it has a lower battery life, making it less ideal for portability and extended use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
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
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its Apple M3 GPU and 120Hz screen refresh rate, is well-equipped for handling 3D tasks smoothly, and the superior screen quality enhances visual clarity, though popular games might not run due to macOS compatibility issues. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17's standard Intel UHD Graphics and a 60Hz refresh rate can manage gaming and 3D to a fair degree, but with less fluidity and detail in visuals compared to the MacBook Pro, and it benefits from a wider gaming library due to Windows.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is better for engineering and design because it has a higher-performing CPU and GPU, more storage, and a superior Mini LED screen with higher resolution which translates to better screen quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has lesser performance, lower storage, and an IPS screen with lower resolution, indicating that the screen quality is not as advanced. The MacBook Pro is also more portable and quieter, having a lower weight and excellent heat management, but the Vivobook 17 offers a number pad and potentially better repairability, as it has available RAM and storage slots for upgrades.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 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
8.2/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution display with outstanding brightness and color accuracy, making it excellent for general activities and demanding engineering tasks that require precise colors like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its decent resolution and adequate brightness, offers a fair screen for everyday tasks and some professional work, but might not meet the exacting color standards for professional design work. However, both the MacBook Pro and the Vivobook 17 have screens with lower refresh rates, which means they're not well-suited for 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals provided by higher refresh rates.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$428
$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 17 costs $428.
"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 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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