Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
ASUS Vivobook 2025 ASUS Vivobook 14 Business Laptop Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for professional tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and reliable shipping experience
- Great value for the price
- Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
- Limited to two cooling fans
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The ASUS Vivobook 2025 is praised for its fast performance, lightweight design, and great value for money, especially for students and office work. However, several users noted the screen is smaller than expected, and one had a negative experience with returns and refunds. Overall, it delivers solid everyday performance but buyers should check dimensions before purchasing.
Pros
- Fast startup and app loading
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for money
- Solid everyday performance
- Includes lifetime Office
Cons
- Screen smaller than expected
- Return and refund process slow
- Numeric keypad requires practice
- Not user-friendly for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS Vivobook 2025 ASUS Vivobook 14 Business Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1315U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.40 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 2025 ASUS Vivobook 14 Business Laptop Quiet Blue
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.