Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Users are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, noting its near-mint physical condition, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and excellent value compared to buying new. A few minor issues are mentioned, such as a slightly worn charger or an occasional screen glitch, but these are seen as negligible trade-offs for the price. One verified buyer reported a serious activation lock issue with the previous owner's Apple ID, though others dismissed this as user error.
Pros
- Near-mint physical condition
- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent value for the price
- Good battery health
- Bright and beautiful display
Cons
- Minor activation lock issue reported
- Charger quality may be slightly worn
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Occasional screen glitch when switching modes
- Lack of USB-A ports
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is praised for its fast performance, sleek design, and long battery life, making it a great value for students and remote workers. However, some users report driver compatibility issues with the Snapdragon X processor and note the lack of a backlit keyboard. The 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD are appreciated for smooth multitasking, but the charger cord is considered too short.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sleek and modern design
- Long battery life
- Smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Driver compatibility issues with Snapdragon X
- No backlit keyboard
- Short charger cord
- Snapdragon X limitations for heavy workloads
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz | ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Snapdragon X |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 3.0 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | USB 4.0 Gen 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.49 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
ASUS Vivobook 14" X1407QA-V14.X116512 Quiet Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.