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Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018)
ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74
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Apple MacBook Pro (mid-2018) vs ASUS ExpertBook B9450

Analysis:

The Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018) was loved by reviewers at Laptop Mag, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best Gifts for Mac Users" roundup where it was named its "Ranked 1 out of 10", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

Returning to the ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74, Laptop Mag, a source that's known for its high-quality in-depth testing, has great things to say about it. In fact, it was named its "Best Asus laptop with long battery life" in its "Best Asus laptops 2023" roundup, which is quite a feat.

For a direct Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74 comparison, we took a look at sources that tested both and found that the Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018) got reviewed better by PCmag, whereas the reviewers at CNET preferred the ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74. Reviewers at Laptop Mag haven't shown a preference for either.

We also took a look at which sources liked these two products the most. We found that the Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018) received its best, 9, rating from PCmag, while the ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74 got its highest score of 8.3 from CNET.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018) earned an average review score of 8.0 out of 10 points and the ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74 received an average of 8.1, compared to the 7.6 average of Traditional Laptops in general.

Comparison of expert ratings
Highly Recommended
Recommended
Mentioned
Not Mentioned
PCmag
Laptop Mag
CNET
Tom's Hardware
hardwarezone.com.sg
Techradar
MakeUseOf
Gadget Review
musicphotolife.com
whatsthebest.co.uk
Tech. Specs Comparison
Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar (13.3") (2018)
ASUS ExpertBook B9450FA-XS74
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Speed
2.3 (GHz)
1.8 (GHz)
CPU Type
Intel Core i5
Intel Core i7
Dedicated Graphics Card
No
No
Operating System
macOS
Windows
RAM
8 (GB)
16 (GB)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (px)
1920 x 1080 (px)
Screen size
13.3 (inches)
14 (inches)
Storage Capacity
256 (GB)
512 (GB)
Storage Type
Solid State Drive
Solid State Drive
Touchscreen
No
No
Weight
3 (lb)
2.19 (lb)
Has average expert review score
7.6
Overall Avg. for Traditional Laptops
8.0
Avg. Review Score
Score
Has average expert review score
7.6
Overall Avg. for Traditional Laptops
8.1
Avg. Review Score
Score
Recommended by trusted experts
Laptop Mag
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Best Overall
in “Best Gifts for Mac Users” 
Last updated: 7 Nov 2018
PCmag
Highly Trusted Source
Depth of
analysis
Yes
In-house
Testing
Rated 9.0 out of 10
in “PCMag's Holiday Wish List: The Tech We Want” 
Last updated: 7 Nov 2018

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