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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers excellent build quality, a high-resolution display, and a powerful processor suitable for demanding tasks like video editing and graphic design. However, it generally comes with a higher price tag, may have fewer ports, and is less upgradable than many Windows machines. The ASUS Vivobook 16X might offer better value, especially for general use, and often comes with more ports for connectivity and the possibility to upgrade components like RAM or storage. If you prioritize a larger screen for multitasking and media consumption, and perhaps plan to do some gaming or run Windows-specific software, the Vivobook might be more appropriate. Conversely, if you prefer macOS, work in creative professional fields, or value a laptop with a superior display and build, the MacBook Pro could be worth the extra cost. Remember that battery life can vary greatly between models and usage, so consider your mobility needs as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.7
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with an AMD GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can handle 3D tasks but may not offer the smoothest experience in fast-paced games, and it's important to note that it doesn't support many popular games that are not compatible with macOS.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with an Intel CPU and AMD GPU that collectively facilitate reliable engineering and design tasks, and its screen is recognized for exceptional color accuracy and high brightness, complemented by a quiet cooling system and best-in-class keyboard.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for software development, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
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
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 shines for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution, bright Retina display that offers wide color gamuts, ensuring crisp, vibrant, and accurate visuals critical for design tasks. However, its standard refresh rate limits its capability in handling fast-paced 3D tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X provides a good balance of resolution and brightness adequate for general activities and design work, but it also lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$540
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro is known for its robust CPU, high-quality screen, and long battery life, making it ideal for seamless multitasking and multimedia consumption; however, it comes with a higher price and is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook offers reasonably good performance, thanks to its decent CPU and RAM, and is easier to carry around, but it generally has a shorter battery life and may not match the MacBook's screen quality.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$540 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
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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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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