Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)
40.4Performance34.8
29.8Display23.3
20Battery62.3
86.4Portability57.2
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo6 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 42 for ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 57
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,145
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $750
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 37% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (45% NTSC) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+65%Top 9% | 2,145Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 10,588+19%Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 50 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.1 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+35% | 1.88 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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