ASUS VivoBook 15.6" X512DA-BTS2020RL Silver
ASUS
36 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS VivoBook 15.6" X512DA-BTS2020RL Silver
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| ASUS VivoBook 15.6" X512DA-BTS2020RL | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD RYZEN 5 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless-AC (867 Mbps) | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook 15.6" X512DA-BTS2020RL Silver
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.