Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
40.4Performance41.6
29.8Display41.6
20Battery67.6
86.4Portability83.8
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo9 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+12). Apple MacBook Neo 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 Neo
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,340
- 15% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 105% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+51%Top 24% | 2,340Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 12,600+41%Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 75 Wh+105% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.22 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+15% | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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