Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: our verdict
Zenbook is for buyers who want a lighter laptop with an OLED panel, upgradable storage, and a keyboard that feels better to type on, all at a lower price. Skip it if you need the fastest performance, longest battery life, or more memory for heavy multitasking.
MacBook Air is for users who demand top-tier performance, long battery life, and more memory right out of the box—perfect for those who multitask heavily or need all-day reliability. If you care most about a lighter chassis, an OLED panel, or want to spend less, skip MacBook Air.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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 Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 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 | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 310.7 x 213.9 x 13.4-15.9 mm 12.23 x 8.42 x 0.53-0.63 inches |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 665 cm2 (103 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 12.7 x 7.9 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1162 | 601 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 202 | 92 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17463 | 10171 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4121 | 2054 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 8 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) | X1-26-100 X1P-42-100 X1E-78-100 X2E-88-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 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 | — | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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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 | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 8GB|16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 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 | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1223:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 27 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~85.5% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 4.6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 180° |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 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 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.8 dB | ~82.9 dB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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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 15 M5
- Overall score: 7/10 (vs 5.5/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 5.1/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 7.9/10)
- Display score: 5.4/10 (vs 4.6/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1162 (vs 601)
- Cinebench (single-core): 202 (vs 92)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17463 (vs 10171)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4121 (vs 2054)
- CPU threads: 10 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 48 Wh)
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (vs 15.9 mm)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
- Dolby Atmos
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407
- Portability score: 9.4/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Storage upgradable
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 0.9 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 split the 12 categories we compared evenly, 5 wins each (2 tied).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 costs around $1099, $200 less than the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 at around $1299.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 5.5/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 5.1/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407 vs 8.1/10).