Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U7512 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-U7512 Jasper Gray 2025
The ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3405CA is widely praised for its premium build, stunning OLED touchscreen, and fast performance thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB RAM. Users love its lightweight, all-metal design and find it ideal for work, school, or travel. Some wish for more storage and note that battery life varies with screen brightness, but overall it's considered a top-tier ultraportable.
Pros
- Premium all-metal build
- Stunning OLED touchscreen
- Fast Intel Core Ultra 7 performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM
Cons
- Limited storage (512GB SSD)
- Battery life varies with screen brightness
- No stylus pen included
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 | ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U7512 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz apple_ci5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.0 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 | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| 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 |
| 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-U7512 Jasper Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
ASUS Zenbook 14" UX3405CA-U7512 Jasper Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
