Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
Customers are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, praising its excellent condition, fast performance, and great value for the price. Most users found it nearly indistinguishable from a new laptop despite being several years old from models like 2019 and 2015. While a few encountered minor issues such as adhesive skin on the top cover, occasional screen glitches, and charger durability concerns, these did not significantly detract from overall satisfaction. The majority recommend it as a cost-effective alternative to a brand new Mac, especially for basic tasks like web browsing, email, and productivity.
Pros
- Excellent physical condition (near mint)
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Great value for money
- Sleek design and light weight
- Apple ecosystem integration (AirDrop, iCloud)
Cons
- Adhesive skin on top cover
- Occasional screen glitches
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Charger durability issues
- Missing original box and accessories
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
The ASUS Zenbook 14 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning OLED display, powerful performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB RAM, and lightweight, premium build. It is highly recommended for college students and professionals, handling multitasking, casual gaming, and daily work with ease. Battery life is solid, lasting through classes or a workday, though some note minor bloatware and limited USB-A ports. Overall, it is seen as an excellent value, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Powerful performance (Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM)
- Lightweight and premium build
- Excellent battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Minor bloatware
- Screen gets smudgy
- Only one USB-A port
- Battery life varies with brightness
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz apple_ci5 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.28 kg |
| Battery | — | 75 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U9321TB Jasper Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.