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Updated January 12, 2024·
For intensive engineering tasks or multimedia work, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers better performance due to its stronger processor and graphics card. Its high-resolution display and longer battery life provide a more premium experience, important for professionals who require a powerful and durable machine. However, it is heavier and, while more expensive, it comes with a larger base RAM which is beneficial for multitasking and demanding programs. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while typically costing slightly more, is lighter, making it more portable for daily commuting. It runs Windows 11 Home, which suits users who prefer or require Windows for their software compatibility, but it has less RAM out of the box which may limit performance with heavy multitasking or complex applications. The Vivobook's battery life is also shorter, which can be a drawback for users needing to work on the go without frequent recharging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019).
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.1
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a higher-resolution screen, more RAM, and a better processor compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which results in superior performance for general use. Additionally, the MacBook has a significantly longer battery life and a larger screen, but it is also heavier and less portable than the lighter Vivobook, which may appeal to users who prioritize portability and have more modest performance needs.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) ensures better performance in engineering and design tasks with its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and advanced GPU, coupled with a higher-resolution screen for finer detail and better screen quality, which justifies its heavier weight, making it less portable compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while still adequate, offers fair performance with a less powerful integrated GPU and lower RAM, and although it is more portable due to its lighter weight, it has a lower-resolution display, affecting the visual detail and color accuracy required for engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
8.0
7.1
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.9
6.9
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.8
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is renowned for its Retina display which offers vibrant colors and sharp resolution, appealing for both general use and detailed engineering work that requires accurate color representation. However, its standard refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications where higher refresh rates are crucial for smooth visuals. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, on the other hand, while providing adequate resolution and color accuracy for everyday tasks and some professional design work, may not match the MacBook's display fidelity and also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lackluster refresh rate.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
7.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a dedicated GPU and high-quality screen, but not all popular games are compatible with macOS, and its refresh rate isn't tailored for gaming. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X also features a capable GPU and a better screen refresh rate suited for gaming, although the CPU and screen quality, while decent, are not top-of-the-line.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$529
$525
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $529 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | ASUS Vivobook 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 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 | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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