ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I512256 Quiet Blue 2025
ASUS
46 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
Apple
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I512256 Quiet Blue 2025
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
95 out of 100 high confidence 38 reviews
The MacBook Air M5 is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, all-day battery life, and lightweight, silent design. Users highlight its ability to handle multitasking, photo and video editing, and casual gaming without lag or fan noise. The build quality, vibrant display, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem are also major positives. A few users note the high price and limited ports as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- All-day battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Silent fanless operation
- Vibrant Retina display
Cons
- High price point
- Limited port selection
- Requires adapters for connectivity
Performance 18
Battery life 15
Portability 14
Build quality 10
Display quality 9
Silent operation 7
Scores
Compact
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I512256 | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple M5 8-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | Wide color (P3) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 6 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I512256 Quiet Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5 Starlight 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M5
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.