The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its significantly higher price, offers more power for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The MacBook's Mini LED display also has better color accuracy and higher brightness, making it suitable for creative professionals or anyone who desires a high-quality display. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen but with lower resolution and color accuracy, making it less suitable for tasks requiring high fidelity visuals. The MacBook has a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use despite a slightly higher weight. Choose the Vivobook if affordability and a larger screen are a priority, but if you need more performance and a top-tier display, the MacBook Pro is the better option. 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 Go 15
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
5.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is better for general use because it boasts a more powerful Apple M3 CPU and abundant RAM, along with exceptional screen quality with Mini LED display, ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is hindered by a less capable Intel Celeron N4020 CPU and lower RAM, coupled with a lower quality TN display, which makes it less ideal for demanding tasks and offers less sharp and less accurate colors.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.5/10
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
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its robust 10-core GPU and high refresh rate display, is well-suited for 3D tasks despite the fact that many popular games are not compatible with macOS. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has a much less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, making it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, irrespective of running Windows which supports a wide array of games.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its Apple M3 CPU, sizable RAM, and high-quality Mini LED screen excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 15's basic CPU and lower RAM make it insufficient for such intensive work. Furthermore, the MacBook's robust GPU and exceptional screen stats, compared to the Vivobook's modest integrated graphics and TN panel, highlight the MacBook's superiority for graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.4/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is poor.
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
5.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 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 Go 15 is poor.
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
5.2/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-quality display for everyday tasks and professional design work, the Apple MacBook Pro 14's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness will deliver a crisp and vibrant viewing experience, essential for detailed visual work, as it covers a wider color gamut. However, it may not be the best fit for 3D applications, as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering and animation work. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 15, while more affordably priced, has a lower quality display across the board, which can be less suitable for both general, engineering, and 3D tasks, potentially leading to a less satisfying visual experience in all these contexts.
Battery
17.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 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 Go 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
$240
$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 15 costs $240.
"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 Go 15 is a good option if you’re looking for one device to tackle a bunch of smaller problems. For simple school studies, portable evening entertainment or distractions, and getting household admin or light office workloads out of the way, it’s a great little package with respectable battery life, and a great contender for the advent of cloud gaming."
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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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