Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-BS51-CB Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
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
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-BS51-CB Quiet Blue
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-BS51-CB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro★ | Snapdragon X X1 26 100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.76 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 50 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 user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-BS51-CB Quiet Blue
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (68th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-BS51-CB Quiet Blue offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.