Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs ASUS Vivobook 15.6" X1504VAP-BS31-CB
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" X1504VAP-BS31-CB, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" X1504VAP-BS31-CB, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | ASUS Vivobook 15.6" X1504VAP-BS31-CB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core 3 100U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | Nano-IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" X1504VAP-BS31-CB, Core 3 100U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.