Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. The fast shipping from B&H and the lightweight design for travel are also highlighted. A few Q&A notes mention limitations like no Wi-Fi 7 and reduced contrast with Nano-Texture, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Massive performance leap over Intel Macs
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Fast multitasking and AI tasks
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-Texture reduces contrast
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- Cannot fully utilize Samsung T9 SSD speed
- High price considered an investment
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
The ASUS Vivobook 16 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money, especially when bought on sale, highlighting the 16GB RAM, Ryzen 7 processor, and solid build for a plastic chassis. However, several complaints include a fast-draining battery, overheating issues, and one user reported a pre-installed remote access issue. The lack of a fingerprint sensor and plastic hinges are also noted as drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money on sale
- Solid build despite plastic chassis
- 16GB RAM handles multitasking well
- Ryzen 7 processor is smooth
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Overheating issues
- Plastic hinges feel less durable
- No fingerprint sensor
- Pre-installed remote access concern
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (20-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 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 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.88 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.