ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro 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 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Apple (16-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 24 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% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| 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 portability (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.