Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 and Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 if you care most about overall score (5.9/10 vs 4.3/10), performance score (6.3/10 vs 4.5/10) and portability score (9.4/10 vs 7.5/10).
Choose the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 if you care most about cpu threads (12 vs 8), display size (15.6 in vs 13.6 in) and brightness (600 nits vs 500 nits).
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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 Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 5.9/10 | 4.3/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 19.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Gray | Black, Silver |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 356.8 x 227.6 x 19.9 mm |
| Footprint | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 812 cm2 (125.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 676 | 408 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 133 | 96 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 11296 | 8414 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2906 | 2136 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 8 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M3 | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| CPU cores | 8 (4P + 4E) | 10 (2P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 4.05 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 12 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M3 | Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.5 TFLOPS | 1.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Intel |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M3 GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU) |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1380 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) | Intel|Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | Yes |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 1x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|24GB | 4GB|8GB|16GB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3/10 | 4.3/10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Contrast ratio | 1250:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% | — |
| Response time | 30 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~82.6% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 5.7 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.5/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 52.6 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging speed | 30 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Full charge time | 2:30 hr | 1:30 hr |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 1x USB 3.2 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.2 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 720p HD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
- Overall score: 5.9/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Performance score: 6.3/10 (vs 4.5/10)
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 7.5/10)
- Battery score: 8.5/10 (vs 6.2/10)
- Display score: 5.3/10 (vs 4.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 676 (vs 408)
- Cinebench (single-core): 133 (vs 96)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 11296 (vs 8414)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2906 (vs 2136)
- GPU compute: 3.5 TFLOPS (vs 1.6 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 8 GB (vs 4 GB)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 52.6 Wh (vs 50 Wh)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 1.7 kg)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 19.9 mm)
- Dolby Atmos
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 8)
- RAM upgradable
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Brightness: 600 nits (vs 500 nits)
- Charging speed: 45 W (vs 30 W)
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 or the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 and Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 or the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
The Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 costs around $849, $150 less than the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 at around $999.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 and the Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 4.3/10); performance score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 4.5/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 7.5/10).