ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56 2026, Ryzen 5 4000, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56 2026, Ryzen 5 4000, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

ASUS
38 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56 2026, Ryzen 5 4000, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
36
Apple
96
Business
ASUS
40
Apple
96
Compact
ASUS
45
Apple
93
Student
ASUS
57
Apple
93
Developer
ASUS
42
Apple
92
Creator
ASUS
19
Apple
73
Ai Llm
ASUS
15
Apple
68
Gaming
ASUS
11
Apple
55

Specifications

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*—Apple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,327
26,773
Cores410★
Frequency2.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache4 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,178
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness250 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45 percent100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 1.4HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.63 kg1.50 kg★
Battery42 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-IS56 2026, Ryzen 5 4000, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

  • Strong affordability (68th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average cpu (32nd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment