Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,999, a difference of about $900. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 is praised for 2.8k 120hz oled display at $1,099 is outstanding value. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 if…
- →2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- →i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- →NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15
Pros
- 2.8K 120Hz OLED display at $1,099 is outstanding value
- i9-13900H delivers strong multi-core performance for content creation
- NVIDIA RTX 4050 for light gaming and GPU-accelerated workflows
- Full-size HDMI and SD card reader ports
- Upgradeable M.2 SSD slot for storage expansion
Cons
- Battery life drops to 5 hours under typical productivity use
- Plastic bottom panel reduces overall build quality feel
- 16 GB soldered RAM with no upgrade path
- Keyboard has shallow 1.4 mm key travel
- Webcam is 720p — disappointing for video calls
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 14.06 x 9.21 x 0.74 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | OLED |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1620 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 600 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core i9-13900H (13th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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