ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
The ASUS laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its value, performance, and display quality, especially for office work and school. Users praise the battery life for light tasks and the affordable price, though some note issues with the trackpad, WiFi connectivity, and a fingerprint-prone surface. A few mention reduced battery life under heavy load and a gap in the lid design.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good battery life for light tasks
- Excellent display quality
- Fast and lightweight
- Easy setup and connectivity
Cons
- Trackpad surface feels sticky
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Fingerprint magnet surface
- Battery life drops under heavy load
- Gap in lid hinge area
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.