Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
53.6Performance40.8
30.2Display54.8
64.8Battery64.1
88Portability83.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 56.4 against 57.2 for ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) edges ahead in display, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 84
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 2,340
- 24% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,600 vs 12,600
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (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 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+58% | 2,340 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600+16% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 Wh+39% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+15% | 13 h |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 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 | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 |
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