Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Asus Vivobook 14
55.2Performance30.7
29.8Display21.6
67.2Battery22.7
88Portability74.3
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+25). Asus Vivobook 14 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 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 74
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 26% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh+28% | 42 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+56% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+11% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+37% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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