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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is a premium laptop ideal for intensive work like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its powerful Apple M2 Pro processor and larger RAM. It also boasts a high-resolution Mini LED screen, long battery life, and several Thunderbolt ports suitable for multiple high-speed connections. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a heftier price tag. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is a budget-friendly option that's more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size but offers lower performance with an AMD Ryzen processor and less RAM, making it suitable for general use or less demanding tasks. Its screen and battery life do not match the MacBook's, and it has fewer high-speed connection options. Choose the MacBook Pro if your work demands high performance and a superior display, or the Vivobook Go for basic tasks and easier portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
- Excellent for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Best in class battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.1
6.2
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.4
5.7
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3456 x 2234
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 16 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is equipped with a powerful Apple M2 Pro GPU and a high refresh rate screen, both of which are very important for 3D work and provide smoother visuals, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a less capable AMD Radeon 610M GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, although the MacBook Pro has potent hardware for 3D work, many popular games aren't compatible with macOS, unlike Windows on the ASUS, which supports a broader range of games despite its lower performance.
Engineering and Design
8.8
5.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
5.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) boasts a more powerful M2 Pro processor, higher RAM, and advanced GPU, significantly bettering performance and screen quality for tasks like engineering and design compared to the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which has more modest specs and is thus less well-equipped for such demanding work. However, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is lighter and potentially more portable, but this advantage is outpaced by its lower performance and screen quality which make it less suitable for professional engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
9.1
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) is excellent 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
8.9
6.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
9.3
6.2
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 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 16 offers higher resolution and panel quality, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals that are crucial for tasks like editing and design that require color accuracy across wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 provides adequate visual clarity and color representation for everyday tasks and engineering applications, but its screen may not be as sharp or as color-accurate as the MacBook's. When evaluating their suitability for 3D work or gaming, the MacBook Pro falls short due to its standard refresh rate, which does not match the smoother visuals offered by laptops with higher refresh rate displays that benefit these specific activities.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
6.5
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (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
$2,423
$450
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a price of $2,423 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,423 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.66'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.7 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.77" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 Pro (12C) | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.6 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16.2" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 487 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
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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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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"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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