Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs ASUS Zenbook S 14
56.8Performancechip47
—Graphicschip62.7
29.8Displayspec-based38.4
67.2Batteryspec-based69.3
88Portabilityspec-based88.4
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 58 against 57.9 for ASUS Zenbook S 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 47
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% higher capacity: 77 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,000 GB+291% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,820Top 5% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,903Top 39% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 77 Wh+43% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+8% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.2 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+5% | 11.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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