Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
78.2Performance49.3
74.3Display41.6
66.6Battery66.7
71Portability82.7
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+29). ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) 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 49
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 71
- 20% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.62 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 5% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 75 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+7% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.3 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 13.9 mm+10% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (display/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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