Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs Asus Vivobook 15
78.2Performance44
74.3Display21.6
66.6Battery22.7
71Portability65.3
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+53) and battery (+44). Asus Vivobook 15 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 Pro 14 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 65
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- 10% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $3,199
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+72% | 42 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+113% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+5% | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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