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Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)

Both laptops excel in portability and battery life, but serve different user needs. Apple's 16" MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro ($2499) dominates with its stunning 3456x2234 Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display (1600 nits), superior 24GB unified RAM, and M4 Pro's proven 14-core CPU/20-core GPU delivering exceptional performance for creative professionals. Battery endurance stretches to 24 hours with impressive 3 Thunderbolt ports and MagSafe. ASUS VivoBook S 15 ($1299) cuts the price by nearly 50% while offering impressive Snapdragon X Elite performance, thinner 14.7mm profile, and vibrant OLED display at 600 nits—ideal for everyday computing and content consumption. The ASUS includes dual USB-A ports and double the storage (1TB vs 512GB). Choose the MacBook Pro for professional workflows requiring color-accurate work and raw power; select the ASUS for budget-conscious users prioritizing portability and all-day productivity without professional demands.

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
Apple
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
$2,499
8.7/10
Winner
VS

Full Specifications

SpecApple MacBook Pro 16" M4 ProASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
SoftwaremacOS SequoiaWindows 11 Home (ARM)
Body
Weight2.14 kg1.42 kg
MaterialAluminum unibodyAluminum
Dimensions355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm
Ports
HDMI11
SD card
MagSafe
Thunderbolt ports30
USB-A ports2
USB-C ports2
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours wireless webUp to 18 hours
Capacity100 Wh70 Wh
Display
Size16.2 inches15.6 inches
TypeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LEDOLED, 16:9
Resolution3456 x 22342880 x 1620
Refresh rate120Hz ProMotion120Hz
Brightness (nits)1600600
Storage
SSD512 GB1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar
Processor
RAM24 GB unified16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores14-core CPU, 20-core GPU12 cores
ChipsetApple M4 ProQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100

Category Scores

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
Value
7.5
8.9
Battery
9.1
8.3
Display
9.5
8.2
Performance
9.2
8.4
portability
7.8
9.1

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro

Pros

  • Exceptional battery life up to 24 hours
  • Stunning mini-LED XDR display with 1600 nits HDR brightness
  • Class-leading M4 Pro performance and efficiency
  • Excellent six-speaker sound system
  • Wide port selection including HDMI and SD card

Cons

  • Very expensive starting price
  • Heavy at over 2.1 kg
  • RAM and storage not user-upgradeable
  • Limited macOS gaming library

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)

Pros

  • Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
  • All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
  • Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
  • Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
  • Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads

Cons

  • ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
  • No Thunderbolt support
  • Soldered RAM not upgradeable
  • No SD card reader

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