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.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro | ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home (ARM) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.42 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 0 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours wireless web | Up to 18 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED, 16:9 |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2880 x 1620 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 600 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU | 12 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
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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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