Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" is generally well-liked for its solid performance, good build quality, and fair price. Most users find it fast enough for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light productivity, with a bright screen and decent battery life. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious Wi-Fi connectivity issues and the inconvenience of being forced to create a Microsoft account during setup. Overall, it's seen as a reliable budget laptop, but potential buyers should be aware of possible hardware inconsistencies.
Pros
- Fast processing speed
- Good build quality
- Bright and clear FHD display
- Lightweight and slim design
- Fast charging battery
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Forced Microsoft account creation
- S Mode locked by default
- Power button timing finicky
- Non-upgradeable hardware
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.15 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.