Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ASUS Googlebook 14
59.1Performance44
74.3Display54.7
63.2Battery60
73.1Portability96.1
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)2 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 66.3 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+15). ASUS Googlebook 14 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)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 60
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 48% higher charging: 96 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 73
- 36% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 39% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+3% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 0.99 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 10.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor in power key |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Googlebook OS |
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