Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) vs Asus Vivobook 15
73.1Performance44
74.3Display21.6
92.2Battery22.7
53.6Portability65.3
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 15
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.1 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+70) and display (+53). Asus Vivobook 15 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 16 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 23
- 540% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 250 nits
- 211% higher charging: 140 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 54
- 21% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+540% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,836Top 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,509Top 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+137% | 42 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+211% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.7 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+6% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | Asus Vivobook 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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