Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
44.5Performance43.3
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery66.7
88Portability64.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and performance (+1). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 64
- 43% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,475
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 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 DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+23%Top 22% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 12,867+7%Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+25% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+43% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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