ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the MacBook Pro M5, praising its speed, smooth performance, and significant upgrade over older models. The display is described as crystal clear and beautiful, and the keyboard is comfortable for typing. A few minor issues were noted, such as a display issue and a formatting problem with a thumb drive, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful crystal-clear display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Ample storage space
Cons
- Display issue reported
- Thumb drive formatting problem
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1215U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.