Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
40.4Performance44.1
29.8Display41.6
20Battery65.7
86.4Portability78
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+46) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 78
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,430
- 14% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.7 mm
- 13% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.42 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 20
- 350% higher charging: 90 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+45%Top 24% | 2,430Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 13,600+52%Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 70 Wh+92% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 90 W+350% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+13% | 1.42 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+14% | 14.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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