Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512, Core i7-1355U, 12GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512, Core i7-1355U, 12GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.16 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512, Core i7-1355U, 12GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I712512, Core i7-1355U, 12GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
