Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
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4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 53.5 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA. 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)
- 73% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 8.7 h
- 43% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 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 (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) |
| 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 (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,026+3%Top 20% | 2,952Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,034Bottom 33% | 16,048+33%Top 32% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 75 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+73% | 8.7 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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