ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
The ASUS Vivobook receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its excellent value, fast performance, and great price, several reviewers report serious issues like a stuck pixel, booting problems requiring the charger, and frustration with Windows 11. Overall, the laptop offers good specs for the cost but quality control and software experience are inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast performance and quick boot
- Great price point
- Responsive touchpad
- Comfortable chicklet keyboard
Cons
- Stuck pixel on screen
- Booting issues without charger
- Frustrating Windows 11 experience
- Quality control concerns
- Inconsistent software experience
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1355U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" F1504VA-BS74 Cool Silver 2023
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.