Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Neo (1 tied) — including cpu threads (12 vs 6).
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: our verdict
MacBook Neo is for buyers who want the fastest performance, best benchmark results, and a more refined design at the lowest price. Skip it if you care most about battery life, storage flexibility, or a larger, brighter OLED screen. The honest reason to hesitate: you get just 36.5 W hours of battery, which means noticeably less unplugged time.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Neo
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 Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.7/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 19.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Available colors | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Black, Silver |
| Keyboard | Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm | 356.8 x 227.6 x 19.9 mm |
| Footprint | 614 cm2 (95.2 inches2) | 812 cm2 (125.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.2 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 654 | 408 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 161 | 96 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 8581 | 8414 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3412 | 2136 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 6 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 10 (2P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.05 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 12 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 2.3 TFLOPS | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Intel |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1490 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 15 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Intel|Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | Yes |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 1x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB | 4GB|8GB|16GB |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.1/10 | 4.3/10 |
| Display size | 13 in | 15.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Contrast ratio | 1142:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 97.9% | — |
| Response time | 18 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.8% | ~82.6% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 5.7 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging speed | 20 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Full charge time | 2:00 hr | 1:30 hr |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 1x USB 3.2 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
|
|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 720p HD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Neo
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 4.5/10)
- Portability score: 9.7/10 (vs 7.5/10)
- Battery score: 7.6/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Display score: 5.1/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 654 (vs 408)
- Cinebench (single-core): 161 (vs 96)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 8581 (vs 8414)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3412 (vs 2136)
- GPU compute: 2.3 TFLOPS (vs 1.6 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 8 GB (vs 4 GB)
- Pixel density: 218 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Weight: 1.23 kg (vs 1.7 kg)
- Thickness: 12.7 mm (vs 19.9 mm)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3)
- Dolby Atmos
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 6)
- RAM upgradable
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 13 in)
- Brightness: 600 nits (vs 500 nits)
- Battery capacity: 50 Wh (vs 36.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 45 W (vs 20 W)
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Neo (1 tied) — including cpu threads (12 vs 6).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
The Apple MacBook Neo costs around $599, $250 less than the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 at around $849.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Neo and the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 4.3/10); performance score (6.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 4.5/10); portability score (9.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 7.5/10).