Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs Asus Vivobook 14
65.5Performance30.7
29.8Display21.6
55.3Battery22.7
79.6Portability74.3
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)1 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and battery (+33). 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 15 (M5)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 74
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995Top 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh+58% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.4 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+36% | 17.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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