ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76, Core Ultra 7 258V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Mist Blue

ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76, Core Ultra 7 258V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Mist Blue

ASUS
68 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76, Core Ultra 7 258V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Mist Blue

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
72
Apple
99
Developer
ASUS
66
Apple
98
Business
ASUS
70
Apple
97
Compact
ASUS
80
Apple
93
Student
ASUS
78
Apple
92
Ai Llm
ASUS
26
Apple
88
Creator
ASUS
33
Apple
78
Gaming
ASUS
21
Apple
61

Specifications

ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 256VApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,458
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency1.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelOLED★Mini-LED
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness600 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4 x 2Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.30 kg★1.60 kg
Battery75 Wh★72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS Vivobook S 14" S5406SA-SB76, Core Ultra 7 258V, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Mist Blue

  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment