Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) vs ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
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74.3Displayspec-based58
63.2Batteryspec-based80.5
73.1Portabilityspec-based87.1
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) scores 66.3 against 66.5 for ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4)
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 41% higher charging: 96 W vs 68 W
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,845 vs 2,899
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,882 vs 15,136
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 10-core GPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,845+33%Top 4% | 2,899Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,136Top 37% | 16,882+12%Top 27% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 77 Wh+6% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16.2 h |
| Charging | 96 W+41% | 68 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.2 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 12.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (all-metal, Ceraluminum lid) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) UX5406AA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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