ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 Quiet Blue
ASUS
50 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 Quiet Blue
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Performance 6
Photo video editing 3
Upgrade from intel 3
Shipping speed 2
Travel suitability 2
Ram upgrade 2
Scores
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 840M | Apple (16-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 Quiet Blue
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Strong cpu (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 Quiet Blue0.048score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 20240.026score per dollar
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1607KA-DS54 Quiet Blue offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.