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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen, better graphics, and potentially longer battery life, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) may be the better choice for creative tasks like video editing or graphic design. However, for greater portability, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 could be more convenient to carry around. For intensive engineering tasks or gaming, the MacBook Pro's more powerful hardware is an advantage, but this also means it's heavier. If your work involves software only available on macOS or you prefer its ecosystem, the MacBook Pro stands out. Both laptops should handle general use well, but consider how much you'll value the operating system and brand-specific features versus portability and physical ease of use. 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 speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is equipped with a more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, and a high screen resolution, which translates to fluid performance and stunning visuals for general use, along with a robust battery life that supports extended use. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides an OLED screen with a high resolution and a lighter design for better portability, but it compromises on CPU performance, RAM capacity, and battery life, which may affect multitasking and long usage sessions.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2019) offers a higher-performing CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a brighter IPS screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, albeit at a higher weight which affects portability. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with a vibrant OLED display and a lighter build, also supports such tasks but with less processing power and memory, making it a more portable option with compromises in performance.
Content Creation
8.0
7.3
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's display offers exceptional resolution and brightness, making it great for everyday tasks, while the wide color gamuts ensure precise color representation for engineering and design work. Similarly, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 provides crisp images and ample brightness suitable for general use, and its ability to cover various color spaces is a boon for professionals in design fields. However, both models have displays with lower refresh rates, which are less ideal for 3D applications that require smoother motion and rapid visual updates.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.4
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$595
$548
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $595 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 from late 2019, with its AMD Radeon Pro 5300M graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, is suitable for some 3D applications but lacks the higher refresh rate typically preferred for smooth gaming experiences; additionally, the MacOS platform does not support many popular games which limits its appeal to gamers.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$595 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 3 | |
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."
ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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