ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
ASUS
50 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
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
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1215U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404Z Quiet Blue 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th 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 90 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.