ASUS Googlebook 14 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
44Performance44
54.7Display29.8
60Battery94.7
96.1Portability85.7
4 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 140 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Googlebook 14 scores 59.6 against 59.1 for Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Googlebook 14 edges ahead in display and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 86
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 20% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 1.24 kg
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+3% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+20% | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm | — |
| Material | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with shutter | — |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Googlebook 14 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | macOS |
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