Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Model Number - BN290W
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