Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025

Apple
91 Overall Score
vs
ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023

ASUS
50 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
94
ASUS
47
Business
Apple
93
ASUS
56
Student
Apple
93
ASUS
57
Compact
Apple
90
ASUS
55
Developer
Apple
85
ASUS
49
Creator
Apple
69
ASUS
24
Gaming
Apple
52
ASUS
14
Ai Llm
Apple
50
ASUS
19

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Intel Core i7 1355U
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,857
13,899
Cores1010
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports03★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.3
EthernetNo—
Physical
Weight1.50 kg1.07 kg★
Battery72 Wh★42 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023

  • Strong storage (67th percentile)

Pricing

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023 is $1,019 cheaper (2.6x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 20250.054score per dollar
vs
ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 20230.077score per dollar

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023 offers 1.4x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025

ASUS VivoBook 15.6" F1504VA-IS79T Silver 2023

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment