Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA)
27.6chipPerformancechip43.4
—Graphicschip56
29.8Displayspec-based23.3
74.2Batteryspec-based60
77.4Portabilityspec-based65.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)5 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.4 against 47.3 for ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.7 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 17.9 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA)
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- 20% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 58.2 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | OLED (95% DCI-P3, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh | 70 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h | — |
| Charging | 61 W | 68 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+18% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S3607AA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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