Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
44.3Performancespec-based62.7
—Graphicschip55.6
29.8Displayspec-based26.5
66.7Batteryspec-based50.7
88Portabilityspec-based75.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)5 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 53.6 for ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- 27% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 15.4 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 16% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.48 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,940
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA)
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- 20% higher capacity: 63 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS touchscreen (anti-glare, 100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,026Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,034Bottom 33% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 63 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+16% | 1.48 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+27% | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, smart card reader (optional), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 5.0MP with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint sensor (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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