Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
The ASUS Vivobook 16 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money, especially when bought on sale, highlighting the 16GB RAM, Ryzen 7 processor, and solid build for a plastic chassis. However, several complaints include a fast-draining battery, overheating issues, and one user reported a pre-installed remote access issue. The lack of a fingerprint sensor and plastic hinges are also noted as drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money on sale
- Solid build despite plastic chassis
- 16GB RAM handles multitasking well
- Ryzen 7 processor is smooth
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Overheating issues
- Plastic hinges feel less durable
- No fingerprint sensor
- Pre-installed remote access concern
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.88 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.