Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56, Snapdragon X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Cool Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56, Snapdragon X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Cool Silver
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Snapdragon X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | NTSC: 45% |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
ASUS Vivobook 16" X1607QA-IS56, Snapdragon X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Cool Silver
- Strong gpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average portability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.