Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Asus Vivobook 14
91.1Performance30.7
74.3Display21.6
63.2Battery22.7
71Portability74.3
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+60) and display (+53). Asus Vivobook 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 23
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 350% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 71
- 14% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+350% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415Top 4% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+72% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+113% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+13% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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