Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro vs ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA
An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which laptops to buy in Australia.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro
Apple
#1 Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA
ASUS
#2 ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA
Price & Rating
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro
A$2,999
★ 4.8 / 5 · 1,243 reviews
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA
A$2,599
★ 4.5 / 5 · 312 reviews
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA is A$400 cheaper.
Scores
Performance
Apple
10
ASUS
9
Display
Apple
10
ASUS
10
Battery
Apple
10
ASUS
8
Value
Apple
7
ASUS
7
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro
Pros
- + Exceptional performance from the M4 Pro chip with barely any heat or fan noise
- + Genuine all-day battery life — we consistently hit 14+ hours in mixed use
- + Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion
- + Best-in-class speakers and microphone array for video calls
Cons
- − Steep price tag that's hard to justify for basic tasks
- − macOS isn't for everyone, especially if you rely on Windows-specific software
- − Only three Thunderbolt ports and limited upgradeability
- − Notch on the display is still a minor annoyance
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA
Pros
- + Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display with excellent colour accuracy and HDR support
- + Strong performance from Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with integrated Arc graphics
- + Premium all-metal build that feels solid without being heavy
Cons
- − Battery life of 10-11 hours is good but trails the MacBook Pro
- − Speakers are adequate but not exceptional for the price
- − Premium pricing puts it in direct competition with MacBook territory
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro
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Check Price on Amazonon Amazon.com.auOur Verdict
Choose Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Proif…
- ✓You value performance (scores 98/10)
- ✓You value battery (scores 95/10)
Choose ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CAif…
- ✓You value display (scores 97/10)
- ✓You value value (scores 74/10)
- ✓You want a lower price (A$2,599)
Overall average score: Apple 90.3/10 vs ASUS 85.5/10. Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro edges ahead overall.