Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
91 Overall Score
vs
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56 Silver 2026
ASUS
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Weight 1
Delivery 1
Keyboard 1
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56 Silver 2026
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Scores
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | NTSC: 45% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 3.50 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56 Silver 2026
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.