ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
43.3Performance44
38.4Display29.8
66.7Battery94.7
64.1Portability85.7
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84061 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 59.1 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and portability (+22). 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 ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 64
- 25% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+3% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M5 (10-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M5 (8-core GPU) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.24 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
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