Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026
Apple
95 Overall Score
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ASUS Vivobook 17.3" K3704VA-DS96 Indie Black 2023
ASUS
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The M5 Pro MacBook Pro receives glowing praise for its smooth performance, stunning display, and excellent battery life. Users upgrading from older models are particularly impressed with the speed and premium feel. The new color option is also a hit. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile investment for daily use.
Pros
- Smooth performance
- Stunning display
- Excellent battery life
- Premium build quality
- Great new color option
Cons
- Limited hands-on with AI features
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Battery life 2
Build quality 2
Color options 1
Ai features 1
ASUS Vivobook 17.3" K3704VA-DS96 Indie Black 2023
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Scores
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro | ASUS Vivobook 17.3" K3704VA-DS96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Pro★ | Intel Core i9 13900H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 15★ | 14 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M5 Pro 16-core★ | Intel Iris Xe graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 3.24 kg |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro Space Black 2026
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 17.3" K3704VA-DS96 Indie Black 2023
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Pro
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.