Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
78.2Performance44
74.3Display23.3
66.6Battery36.7
71Portability82.4
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max)1 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.4 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and performance (+34). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 37
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 26% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.62 kg
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,864Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,035Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+38% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 96 W+100% | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.2 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+5% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Max) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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