Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
44.5Performance41.6
29.8Display41.6
66.7Battery67.6
88Portability83.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)8 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 54.9 for ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 84
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,340
- 24% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 15% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- 43% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+30%Top 20% | 2,340Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Top 80% | 12,600+5%Top 55% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+15% | 13 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.22 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+24% | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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