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Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro) vs ASUS Vivobook 14 (M1407)
Get the MacBook Neo. Cheaper, sturdier, a sharper screen and 12 to 13 hours of battery. The ASUS Vivobook 14 runs Windows with a backlit keyboard and lots of ports, but its screen looks faded.
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Which one is for you?
MacBook Neo
The best cheap laptop, an iPhone and a screen that looks good all point to the MacBook Neo.
Is the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro) worth it?ASUS Vivobook 14
Windows, typing in the dark, USB-A and HDMI? The Vivobook 14.
Is the ASUS Vivobook 14 (M1407) worth it?Key differences
MacBook NeoASUS Vivobook 14
Price
Lower✓
Higher
Screen
Sharp and accurate✓
Bright but faded
Backlit keyboard
No
Yes✓
Ports
Two USB-C
Two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI✓
Build
Aluminium✓
Plastic
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, TechRadar: MacBook Pro 14, Expert Reviews: MacBook Pro 16, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide