For better performance in intensive tasks like 3D, machine learning, or engineering, the Apple MacBook Pro is the superior choice, owing to its powerful M3 chip and advanced GPU. Additionally, its Mini LED display offers high resolution and brightness, ideal for fine detail work, though this also makes the MacBook Pro more expensive. In contrast, if portability and budget are priorities, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is lighter, more affordable, and suitable for general use with its decent processor and screen, but it lags behind in demanding tasks and display quality. The Vivobook also runs on Windows, which may be preferred for compatibility reasons compared to the MacBook's MacOS. 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
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.2/10
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
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, high-quality Mini LED screen, superior portability with lighter weight, and a long battery life; it's especially good for tasks that benefit from a strong display and CPU performance. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, while also fair for general use, offers less storage, a standard IPS screen, and shorter battery life, making it suitable for basic tasks with the tradeoff of a more budget-friendly price.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is better suited for engineering and design use due to its high-performance Apple M3 CPU and GPU, superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, and best-in-class keyboard and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
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 Go 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
8.2/10
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
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 Go 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
6.2/10
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 Go 14 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a high-resolution display that offers excellent brightness and clarity, making it ideal for general use, and it covers wider color gamuts, providing the color accuracy needed for engineering and design work. However, it may have a lower refresh rate which is less optimal for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides fair screen quality suitable for general tasks and can handle basic engineering and design work, but the lower refresh rate and possibly lower color gamut coverage mean it's not optimized for high-end 3D work or gaming.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 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
6.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
$450
$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 Go 14 costs $450.
"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 lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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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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