ASUS X1404VA-I712512
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS X1404VA-I712512
The ASUS Vivobook 14 receives mixed feedback, with many praising its excellent price-to-performance ratio, powerful i7 processor, and lightweight design. However, significant complaints center on the poor display quality with narrow viewing angles, lack of a backlit keyboard, and the plasticky build feeling. Overall, it is seen as a good budget-to-midrange laptop for basic tasks and heavy multitasking, but users are disappointed with the screen and some design choices.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good for basic multitasking and productivity
- Integrated number pad on trackpad
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS X1404VA-I712512 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS X1404VA-I712512
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average gpu (31st 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
ASUS X1404VA-I712512 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.