Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
65.5Performance43.3
29.8Display38.4
55.3Battery66.7
79.6Portability64.1
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5)4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and portability (+16). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 64
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,195 vs 2,475
- 42% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,995 vs 12,867
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 55
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 67 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,195+69%Top 6% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,995+32%Top 27% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 75 Wh+13% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg+8% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+42% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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