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
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ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-BS54-CB 2026, Ryzen 5 40, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-BS54-CB 2026, Ryzen 5 40, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

ASUS
34 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-BS54-CB 2026, Ryzen 5 40, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
ASUS
28
Business
Apple
96
ASUS
36
Compact
Apple
93
ASUS
41
Student
Apple
93
ASUS
34
Developer
Apple
92
ASUS
33
Creator
Apple
73
ASUS
14
Ai Llm
Apple
68
ASUS
11
Gaming
Apple
55
ASUS
8

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-BS54-CB
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★AMD Ryzen 5 40
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
9,327
Cores10★4
Frequency—2.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—4 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★AMD Radeon Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
1,178
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMIHDMIHDMI 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★1.63 kg
Battery72 Wh★42 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" E1504FA-BS54-CB 2026, Ryzen 5 40, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Mixed Black

  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average ram (21st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment