Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (1 tied) — including storage (512 GB vs 256 GB).
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: our verdict
Go MacBook Air if your priorities are speed, battery life, and having more memory from the start. Nearly everything else is excellent, but that storage limit is the compromise.
If you want the lighter machine with the more flexible setup choices, a comfortable keyboard, and that vibrant OLED look, the Zenbook makes a lot of sense. Pass on it if your work leans heavily on raw performance or heavy multitasking.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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 Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 5.5/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 15.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 310.7 x 213.9 x 13.4-15.9 mm 12.23 x 8.42 x 0.53-0.63 inches |
| Footprint | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 665 cm2 (103 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 12.7 x 7.9 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 933 | 601 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 166 | 92 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14223 | 10171 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3622 | 2054 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 8 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | X1-26-100 X1P-42-100 X1E-78-100 X2E-88-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.3/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Display size | 13.6 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 225 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1494:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.9% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~85.5% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 4.6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Battery capacity | 53.8 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Charging speed | 30 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Full charge time | 2:40 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~77 dB | ~82.9 dB |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
- Overall score: 6.9/10 (vs 5.5/10)
- Performance score: 7.6/10 (vs 5.1/10)
- Battery score: 8.5/10 (vs 7.9/10)
- Display score: 5.3/10 (vs 4.6/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 933 (vs 601)
- Cinebench (single-core): 166 (vs 92)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14223 (vs 10171)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3622 (vs 2054)
- CPU threads: 10 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 53.8 Wh (vs 48 Wh)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 15.9 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Dolby Atmos
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 14 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 30 W)
- Weight: 0.9 kg (vs 1.24 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 5 for Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 (1 tied) — including storage (512 GB vs 256 GB).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 or the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 costs around $1099, $100 less than the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 at around $1199.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 and the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs 5.5/10); performance score (7.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs 5.1/10); battery score (8.5/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 vs 7.9/10).